Business raided for pensions cold calling in ICO's first move since ban

Conducted yesterday (3 October), this was the first time the ICO executed a search warrant in relation to pensions calls since the introduction of the cold-calling ban, which came into force in January this year. The ICO has the power to take enforcement action against organisations that persistently ignore the rules, including pensions cold-calling. Firms which make unsolicited calls to people about their pension could face fines of up to £500,000. Furthermore, cold calls can only be made where a person or firm is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority; they are trustees or ma...