Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)

PECR are the UK rules on privacy in electronic communications, covering marketing calls, texts and emails, cookies, and the security of communications services.

What is Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)?

PECR sit alongside the UK GDPR. They require consent for most electronic marketing to individuals and for non-essential cookies, set rules on calling-line identification and directories, and require telecoms providers to report personal data breaches to the ICO.

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