Direct Marketing Rules: UK GDPR & PECR

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About Course

Marketing by email, text and phone is governed by both the UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR). This course explains consent, the “soft opt-in”, rules for business contacts, and the TPS rules for marketing calls.

This course gives general information about UK law and official guidance as at October 2026. It is not legal advice. Laws and guidance change, so check the current official sources listed, or take professional advice, before acting in a specific case.

What Will You Learn?

  • Know when you need consent to send marketing emails and texts Apply the soft opt-in correctly to existing customers Understand TPS and CTPS screening for marketing calls Handle objections and opt-outs properly

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • Two sets of rules
  • Emails and texts: consent and the soft opt-in
  • Marketing calls and staying compliant

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

Final Assessment

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