Authority
ICO
Country
United Kingdom
Date Issued
October 14, 2024
Industry
Legal
Summary
Quick Tax Claims Limited sent over 7.8 million unlawful text messages in a month without valid consent or opt-out options, generating 66,793 complaints. The company had purchased personal data from third-party suppliers that lacked valid consent, violating UK GDPR telemarketing and consent requirements.
Violation Types
TelemarketingConsentData Collection
Articles Violated
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