Data Protection Act
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Digital Marketing 18 DecCar dealers should remind staff that data breaches 'could result in prison term'
Car dealers should remind their staff that a breach of customer data protection legislation could result in a prison term, Dragon 2000 has said.
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Digital Marketing 13 Nov
First ICO Computer Misuse Act prosecution results in six month jail sentence
The Information Commissioner’s Office’s (ICO) first prosecution under the Computer Misuse Act has resulted in a six month jail sentence for a former employee of Nationwide Accident Repair Services (NARS).
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Technology 6 AugCitNOW celebrates ISO 27001 data security standard
CitNOW has achieved ISO 27001 certification for its information security management system (ISMS), showing a commitment to secure data.
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Market Insight 11 AugGuest opinion: The Data Protection Act and what it means for car dealers
The Data Protection Act means organisations must be responsible custodians and be accountable and transparent to consumers about the use of information.
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Market Insight 26 Jun
Seven in ten businesses unprepared for GDPR
Seven in ten businesses have not allocated any budget to facilitate compliance with stringent new data protection legislation being implemented in May, 2018.
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Latest News 22 May
ICO issues fine over car dealer's 360,000 marketing texts
The Information Commissioner’s Office has handed used car retailer Concept Car Credit Limited a £40,000 after sending hundreds of thousands of unsolicited marketing text messages.
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Manufacturer 28 MarHonda fined over 'illegal' marketing emails
Honda Motor Europe has been fined £13,000 by the Information Commissioner’s Office after breaching data protection laws with almost 290,000 “illegal” marketing emails.
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Car Dealer News 23 Dec
Data protection law 'Toolkit' delivered by NFDA
The NFDA and Trusted Dealers has joined forces to encourage dealers to prepare for “draconian” new General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), which could see dealers facing fines of up to £20 million.
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Technology 12 DecMonopoly on in-car data a "serious threat" to competition, says coalition
Manufacturer monopolised access to vehicle data jeopardises competition, innovation and consumer choice according to a coalition of insurers, the automotive aftermarket, dealers, leasing companies and consumers.
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Digital Marketing 17 AugTrackBack strengthens online defences with new appointment
TrackBack has appointed Oscar O’Connor as its chief information security officer as another line of defence against data theft and cyber attacks.
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Digital Marketing 28 Oct
Automotive industry unprepared for customer data crisis, says Verso Group
The UK automotive industry will struggle to prepare for new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) due to a lack of consultancy services.
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Digital Marketing 20 Oct
Car dealers and manufacturers warned over new data protection regulations
Dealers and manufacturers could face a shake up in the way they collect customer data online due to new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
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Market Insight 21 May
Car manufacturers amongst worst for keeping customer information up-to-date
Car manufacturers have been revealed as the fifth worst sector at keeping its customer data up to date.
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