Investigation into data protection compliance in the direct marketing data broking sector

In July 2018 the Information Commissioner launched an investigation into the data broking sector, specifically the provision of offline direct marketing services by key data brokers including the three largest credit reference agencies (CRAs) – Equifax, Experian and TransUnion.

We concluded our investigation into the data broking activities of the CRAs, however, we continue to investigate other organisations in this sector. This page will be updated as this investigation progresses.

For organisations

• Organisations using marketing services of data brokers
• Investigation into data protection compliance in the data broking sector - what you need to know 

For the public

• Your right to object
• Your right to be informed
• The electoral roll