ICO launches consultation on draft direct marketing code of practice

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has launched a public consultation on a draft direct marketing code of practice. Processing personal data for direct marketing purposes is carried out by the vast majority of organisations. Businesses from sole traders through to large corporations as well as the public sector, charities, political parties and other not-for-profit organisations all use direct marketing as a tool to grow their business or publicise their causes and aims. However all organisations have an obligation to ensure their direct marketing activities comply with the General Data Protection…

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