The ICO’s largest-ever nuisance call investigation resulted in the conviction of 13 individuals for a conspiracy to steal personal data from over 400 vehicle repair garages. Approximately one million records were accessed and sold to claims management firms to generate personal injury leads. Convictions came at Bolton Crown Court, with sentences including suspended prison terms. A second phase of prosecutions targeting individuals in insurance companies and CMCs is ongoing.

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• ICO: Fines of £225,000 for nuisance marketing messages