The new PPI
There's no need to wait for the GDPR to come into force. Since the Court of Appeal disapplied Section 13(2) of the DPA, it's now possible to claim compensation against an organisation without having to demonstrate that you've incurred a financial loss as a result.
I'm in court tomorrow against Halfords because they refused to provide me with answers about how they process personal information fairly. First their solicitor told me that she had fully answered my questions but in her defence, she argued that she did not have to answer my questions.
Keep an eye our for that unwanted marketing and submit a claim. It only costs £50. Easier still once the GDPR comes into force. Most of the companies that we do business with are likely to be sitting ducks.
Biting the hand that feeds IT
