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Argentum Data Solutions Ltd – Order (United Kingdom, 2023)
Privacy enforcement record
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The UK's Information Commissioner's Office ordered Argentum Data Solutions to address issues related to sending SMS messages without consent. The company allowed third parties to send over 2 million unsolicited messages, violating privacy regulations. This case emphasizes the importance of obtaining consent before contacting individuals.
What happened
Argentum Data Solutions was found to have sent SMS messages without user consent.
Who was affected
Individuals who received unsolicited SMS messages from Argentum Data Solutions.
What the authority found
The ICO determined that the company breached privacy regulations by sending messages without consent.
Why this matters
This case highlights the critical need for businesses to obtain consent before sending marketing communications. It serves as a reminder that non-compliance can lead to significant regulatory actions.
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Between 1 January 2021 and 31 January 2022 there were a total of 2,330,423 SMS sent without consent. 24,309 were sent by ADS directly and it allowed its lines to be used by third parties to send the remaining 2,306,114. These messages were sent in breach of regulation 22 of PECR. ADS came to our attention following a review of complaints received by the 7726 spam reporting tool.
Outcome
Order
A binding order requiring the controller to take specific action.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Argentum Data Solutions Ltd in UK
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Order Date
26 October 2023
Authority
Information Commissioner's Office
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Argentum Data Solutions Ltd - United Kingdom (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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