Internet users will also be given tools to restrict cookie consent boxes under proposed data legislation
Nuisance call firms face fines of up to £17.5m and internet users will be able to limit the appearance of pop-up cookie consent boxes under a government overhaul of the UK’s data rules.
The financial punishment for cold callers will increase from the current maximum of £500,000 and will be brought in line with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which can issue a fine of up to £17.5m or 4% of a company’s global turnover.
