Claims assistance firm fined for cold-calling people on opt-
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AFK Letters Co Ltd has been fined £90,000 after making over 95,000 unsolicited marketing calls to individuals on the Telephone Preference Service list. The Information Commissioner's Office highlighted that the company's practices breached UK electronic marketing laws. AFK, which helps consumers reclaim refunds, failed to prove valid consent for making calls. Investigations revealed that their third-party provider used vague consent statements, and AFK's privacy policy did not clarify that calls would be made. The ICO's report pointed out that proper consent is essential under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
AFK Letters Co Ltd has been fined £90k for making over 95,000 unsolicited marketing calls to individuals registered with the 'Do Not Call' service.
The ICO found that AFK violated privacy regulations, as they did not obtain valid consent for the marketing calls made to those registered with TPS.
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