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UK privacy regulator fines man £200,000 for unlawful marketing texts

( October 30, 2025, 11:00 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The UK privacy regulator has fined an individual £200,000 for sending nearly a million spam texts without valid consent. The Information Commissioner's Office said Bharat Singh Chand “knowingly and deliberately” breached privacy rules, concealing his identity through unregistered SIM cards and false company details. The case underscores enforcement risks under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations, or PECR, with the ICO warning that businesses must ensure they've received “specific and informed consent” before they send marketing messages.Statement follows. Enforcement notice attached....

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