Royal Mail fined £20,000 under PECR for marketing automation gone wrong
This case tells us that it is important to continually review the potential impact of human error or technical error…
Scott Dooley
Scott Dooley is a seasoned entrepreneur and data protection expert with over 15 years of experience in the tech industry. As the founder of Measured Collective and Kahunam, Scott has dedicated his career to helping businesses navigate the complex landscape of data privacy and GDPR compliance.
With a background in marketing and web development, Scott brings a unique perspective to data protection issues, understanding both the technical and business implications of privacy regulations. His expertise spans from cookie compliance to implementing privacy-by-design principles in software development.
Scott is passionate about demystifying GDPR and making data protection accessible to businesses of all sizes. Through his blog, he shares practical insights, best practices, and the latest developments in data privacy law, helping readers stay informed and compliant in an ever-changing regulatory environment.
What the marketing team at Virgin Media got wrong about PECR
The ICO’s recent enforcement action against Virgin Media shows us that some marketers are still failing to understand the ICO’s…
Is Google Forms GDPR compliant?
Google Forms can be GDPR compliant, but only if a number of GDPR compliant procedures are put in place.
GDPR: what counts as personal data?
To comply with UK GDPR and EU GDPR it is necessary to understand the definition of personal data under GDPR.
GDPR & Google Workspace: How to stay compliant with GDPR
Using Google Workspace can help improve your productivity, but it can also easily turn into a GDPR nightmare if the…
Facebook to update cookie consent controls on Facebook & Instagram in Europe
Facebook announced via their newsroom on Thursday (23rd September 2021) that they will be changing their cookie consent controls within…
GDPR & Recaptcha: How to stay compliant with GDPR
In this article we will explore how to stay compliant with GDPR and PECR when using ReCaptcha. We’ll start by…
GDPR & Google Analytics 4: What you need to know
Switching to Google Analytics 4 gives marketers & site managers a wide range benefits.
Do you need a GDPR Representative in the EU?
By the time the UK left the EU on the 1st January 2020, the European Union’s GDPR rules and been…
The most common cookie banner mistakes and how to fix them
Is your cookie banner breaking the law? Probably. Most website owners will remember the rush many years ago, to comply…
Security firm fined under GDPR after employee used WhatsApp to transfer personal information
On the 10th July 2020, the AEPD – Spain’s data protection authority initiated a sanctioning procedure to fine the Barcelona…
Hotel group fined approx 148,000 euros for failing to delete over 500,000 customer profiles
If you have old contacts sitting around in your CRM or email marketing software, now is the time to delete…
Spanish Data Authority (AEPD) fines e-commerce website €3,000 for unlawful cookie practices
On 6 August 2020, the AEPD (Spain’s data authority) decided to fine Grow Beats SL, an e-commerce company that targets…
ICO Fine Cathay Pacific £500,000 for failing to protect customers’ data
On the 4th March 2020 the ICO reported that they will fine Hong-Kong based airline Cathay Pacific £500,000 for failing…