Papa John's (GB) Limited – €11,700 Fine (United Kingdom, 2021)

€11,700Information Commissioner's Office14 June 2021United Kingdom
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ePrivacy
Fine

Papa John's was fined for sending marketing texts to customers without giving them a chance to opt out. This matters because companies must respect customer choices about receiving marketing messages. The ruling shows that even well-known brands must follow privacy rules.

What happened

Papa John's sent 168,022 marketing texts without offering recipients an opt-out option.

Who was affected

Customers who received marketing texts from Papa John's without an opt-out option.

What the authority found

The Information Commissioner's Office found Papa John's in breach of privacy rules for not providing an opt-out option in their marketing messages.

Why this matters

This case underscores the need for businesses to offer clear opt-out options in marketing communications. It highlights the importance of respecting customer preferences to avoid regulatory fines.

National Law Articles

Regulation 22 of the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003
Regulation 22(3) of the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003
Full Legal Summary
Detailed

The case involved direct marketing messages without valid consent, not related to cookies or consent mechanisms.

Violations (1)

Cookies Placed Before Consent
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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 Papa John's (GB) Limited in UK

This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.

Details

Fine Date

14 June 2021

Authority

Information Commissioner's Office

Fine Amount

€11,700

10,000 GBP

GDPRhub ID

gdprhub-3568

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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Papa John's (GB) Limited - United Kingdom (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu

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