CPS Advisory Limited – €152,100 Fine (United Kingdom, 2020)
General GDPR enforcement action
This case relates to broader data protection obligations, not specifically to cookie or consent banner compliance. It is not included in cookie statistics or the Risk Calculator.
CPS Advisory Limited was fined for making unsolicited marketing calls about pensions without proper consent. The UK Information Commissioner's Office found that CPSAL's actions violated privacy rules. This case highlights the importance of obtaining clear consent before using personal data for marketing.
What happened
CPS Advisory Limited made unsolicited marketing calls about personal pensions without proper consent.
Who was affected
Individuals who received unsolicited calls from CPS Advisory Limited about personal pensions.
What the authority found
The Information Commissioner's Office ruled that CPSAL violated privacy rules by making unsolicited calls without valid consent.
Why this matters
This case underscores the need for businesses to ensure they have clear consent before using personal data for marketing. It serves as a warning that companies can face penalties for privacy violations, even if the actions were not deliberate.
National Law Articles
The case focused on unsolicited marketing calls and lack of consent for data use, unrelated to cookies or consent banners.
Violations (1)
Third-party tracking cookies or scripts are loaded without obtaining prior user consent.
Art. 13, 14 GDPR
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for CPS Advisory Limited in UK
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
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Details
Fine Date
4 September 2020
Authority
Information Commissioner's Office
Fine Amount
€152,100
130,000 GBP
GDPRhub ID
gdprhub-2702About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. CPS Advisory Limited - United Kingdom (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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