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Belgian Data Protection Authority Releases Direct Marketing Recommendation

Hunton Privacy

On February 10, 2020, the Belgian Data Protection Authority (the “Belgian DPA”) published its Recommendation 1/2020 on data processing activities for direct marketing purposes (the “Recommendation”). Direct marketing is one of the Belgian DPA’s top priorities for the next few years, as indicated in its 2019-2025 Strategic Plan.

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Selling and utilising personal data in an insolvency situation

Data Protection Report

For example, in February of this year, the FCA and ICO issued a joint statement warning regulated firms and insolvency practitioners of their responsibilities when dealing with personal data. What are the legal mechanisms to sell or utilise personal data in an insolvency situation? Can this be done? It depends.

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UK Tribunal Rules on Direct Marketing ICO Case Against Experian

Hunton Privacy

On February 20, 2023, in the case of Experian Limited v The Information Commissioner , the First-Tier Tribunal in the UK (the “ Tribunal ”) ruled on the ICO’s action to require Experian to make changes to how it processes personal data for direct marketing purposes.

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A guide to cyber security for marketing agencies

IT Governance

If your marketing agency is under the impression that cyber security is strictly an IT issue, you should think again. Effective security is a company-wide commitment, and marketers play one of the most crucial roles. So, what should marketing agencies do to reduce the risk of cyber attacks and protect their reputation?

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ICO Publishes Report on Compliance in Direct Marketing Data Broking Sector

Hunton Privacy

On October 27, 2020, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (“ICO”) published a report following its investigation into data protection compliance in the direct marketing data broking sector, alongside its enforcement action against Experian. Three such hubs were the three CRAs audited as part of this investigation.

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The Belgian Data Protection Authority Publishes Recommendation Concerning Data Processing for Direct Marketing Purposes

HL Chronicle of Data Protection

On January 17, The Belgian Data Protection Authority (DPA) published Recommendation no 01/2020 providing Guidance on direct marketing. The Recommendation provides a methodology on how to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) when conducting direct marketing. Definition of Direct Marketing.

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Belgian Data Protection Authority Imposes Fine on Non-Profit Organization for Unlawful Direct Marketing Practices

Hunton Privacy

The decision followed a complaint filed by an individual who continued to receive promotional materials from the organization after he had objected to the processing of his contact details for direct marketing purposes and had requested that the organization erase his data from its database.