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DPG Professional Services Ltd – Order (United Kingdom, 2023)
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The Information Commissioner's Office in the UK found that DPG Professional Services made over 74,000 unsolicited marketing calls, breaching regulations. This led to complaints and highlights the need for companies to follow marketing rules.
What happened
DPG Professional Services made 74,119 unsolicited calls for direct marketing without proper consent.
Who was affected
Individuals who received unsolicited marketing calls from DPG Professional Services.
What the authority found
The ICO determined that DPG's actions violated regulations regarding direct marketing practices.
Why this matters
This case serves as a reminder for businesses to adhere to marketing regulations to avoid complaints and potential penalties. Companies should ensure they have consent before contacting individuals for marketing purposes.
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Between 3 August 2021 and 3 August 2022, DPG made 74,119 unsolicited calls for direct marketing purposes in breach of Reg 21 of PECR resulting in 13 complaints. DPG first came to the attention of the Commissioner as part of an operation set up to investigate direct marketing activity regarding life insurance and later life planning.
Outcome
Order
A binding order requiring the controller to take specific action.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for DPG Professional Services Ltd in UK
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Order Date
9 November 2023
Authority
Information Commissioner's Office
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. DPG Professional Services Ltd - United Kingdom (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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