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The Information Commissioner’s Office is receiving increasing criticism with regard to the lack of information it is issuing regarding the forthcoming General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). Broken Promise Causes Untold Time Pressures The ICO originally announced that publication of its “Consent guidance” would be made in June 2017. It recently became apparent that publication would […]
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How to Overcome Your Student Recruitment Headache The latest we are hearing from within the colleges is that there is a student recruitment problem. This problem is occurring due to a decreasing number of children approaching college age. Needless to say, fewer students to recruit means decreased revenue for the colleges. How, then, do colleges
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Whilst it may seem like miles away, time is passing and we’re only 15 months from the implementation of the new General Data Protection Regulations. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) continue to issue warnings that ignorance of the new rules will not garner sympathy. Breaches will be treated as such and with fines set to
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The Rise … and Rise … of Emails on Black Friday Black Friday is a date now firmly ensconced in the minds of retailers and consumers alike. Love it or not, as a company, you need to be on the bandwagon! Black Friday has become one of the busiest trading days of the year. Many
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According to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (CMS), the new General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) will be adopted in the UK when they come into force in May 2018, despite Brexit. Speaking to the CMS committee, Karen Bradley MP recently removed any speculation on the subject. She confirmed that since the
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As of 1st November 2017 Data Bubble has moved address. Our new address is: Data Bubble Consultancy Limited, Parkhill Business Centre, Walton Road,Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS22 5DZ We have spent the last few days packing up the old office and moving everything. Steve has remarked on several occasions that’s he’s not moving again!!! I cheered
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I first started in this industry some 20 or so years ago. At that time, the common perception was that regulatory bodies only took action against the worst Nuisance Callers. That perception is still held by some, although I can see the tide is turning. Nuisance Callers are a Pest! I visit the Information Commissioner’s
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Too many times I am the recipient of customer service that leaves me speechless, and not in a good way! Whether it’s sales assistants chatting to each other as they serve you or being left to hold on the phone for what feels like days at a time. I’m sure we all have come across
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A database of clients and prospects is a valuable tool, though its value is determined primarily by its accuracy. If it’s full of incomplete or out of date data, then not only is it likely to make any marketing campaign flop financially, but could also cost significantly in terms of time too. In fact, in
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ICO Issues New Direct Marketing Guide The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has recently updated its free Direct Marketing Guide in light of the recent announcements regarding the imminent changes to GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations). It is also with the aim of better informing not-for-profit organisations (such as charities) of their obligations following a spate
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