Rancom Security Limited – €128,700 Fine (United Kingdom, 2021)
The UK's Information Commissioner's Office fined Rancom Security Limited for making unsolicited marketing calls without proper consent. This matters because it highlights the importance of respecting people's privacy preferences, especially when using direct marketing strategies.
What happened
Rancom Security Limited made unsolicited marketing calls to individuals who had not consented.
Who was affected
Individuals who were registered with the Telephone Preference Service and received unwanted marketing calls from Rancom.
What the authority found
The ICO found that Rancom violated privacy rules by making marketing calls without consent, breaching the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
Why this matters
This case underscores the need for businesses to ensure they have consent before making marketing calls. It serves as a reminder that companies must respect privacy preferences and comply with communication regulations.
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The case involves unsolicited marketing calls and compliance with PECR, not cookies or consent mechanisms.
Violations (1)
Non-essential cookies (tracking, advertising) are placed on the user's device before obtaining valid consent.
Art. 6(1) GDPR
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Rancom Security Limited in UK
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
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Details
Fine Date
27 January 2021
Authority
Information Commissioner's Office
Fine Amount
€128,700
110,000 GBP
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Rancom Security Limited - United Kingdom (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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