Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 amendment 2018
UK | Active Under Review
The regulations require organisations to provide clear information about how cookies are used on their website and allow people to make a real choice about whether they are happy for non-essential cookies to be placed on their device. Prohibits the transmition of an automated recorded message for direct marketing purposes via a telephone, without prior consent of the subscriber. There are specific rules on:
marketing calls, emails, texts and faxes;
cookies (and similar technologies);
keeping communications services secure; and
customer privacy as regards traffic and location data, itemised billing, line identification, and directory listings.
| Category | Industries | Standards | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Security | All, Accounting, Agriculture, Automotive, Banks, Chemicals, Construction, Energy Companies, Financial Services, Food and Drink, Healthcare, Logistics, Manufacturing, Payment Services, Security, Technology, Public Sector, Water Companies, Waste | ISO 27001 | View Legislation |
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