Data‑Privacy Drama: Leave.EU & Arron Banks’ Insurer May Pay £135k
Apparently, a data‑watchdog has taken a hard look at the exit‑campaign group Leave.EU and the insurance arm of Arron Banks, and the verdict? “Serious breaches.” The regulator says the result could be a combined fine of up to £135,000.
The Email Mess
- More than 1 million email blasts went out to Leave.EU’s subscribers, promoting GoSkippy – the insurance brand kept alive by Banks.
- In addition, over 300,000 messages were sent to GoSkippy customers, packing them with a Leave.EU newsletter.
Regulator’s Stance
Commissioner Elizabeth Denham warned that if their audit uncovers further violations, the organizations could face even heftier penalties.
Defensive Tweets & Claims
Banks fired back on Twitter: “Gosh we communicated with our supporters and offered them a 10 % Brexit discount after the vote! So what?”
Leave.EU replied that data protection is “extremely serious” at all its companies. It also jabbed at the regulator for releasing findings to the media before the official report was published, claiming it trashed their right of reply.
Bottom Line
Two big names, one regulator, a pile of emails, and a potential £135k fine. Stay tuned – the investigation might just get bigger.
