COLOURCOAT LTD – €152,100 Fine (United Kingdom, 2021)
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.
The UK's ICO fined ColourCoat Ltd EUR 152,100 for making over 900,000 unsolicited marketing calls. Many calls were made to people who had opted out of such communications, and the company used false names to hide its identity. This case shows the importance of respecting marketing preferences and transparency.
What happened
ColourCoat Ltd made over 900,000 unsolicited marketing calls, including to people who had opted out, and used false company names.
Who was affected
Telephone subscribers who received unwanted marketing calls from ColourCoat Ltd, including those who had opted out of such calls.
What the authority found
The ICO found that ColourCoat Ltd deliberately violated marketing rules by making unsolicited calls and disguising its identity, breaching PECR regulations.
Why this matters
This case highlights the serious consequences of ignoring marketing consent rules and using deceptive practices. Businesses should ensure compliance with marketing regulations and respect consumer preferences to avoid hefty fines.
National Law Articles
The case involved unsolicited marketing calls, unrelated to 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 COLOURCOAT LTD in UK
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
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Details
Fine Date
16 June 2021
Authority
Information Commissioner's Office
Fine Amount
€152,100
130,000 GBP
GDPRhub ID
gdprhub-3625About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. COLOURCOAT LTD - United Kingdom (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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