Understanding PECR: Implications for UK estate agents' marketing practices

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In the ever-evolving landscape of data protection regulations, estate agents in the UK are urged to familiarise themselves with the Privacy & Electronic Communications Regulations, as they impact marketing communications through electronic mail.

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Paul Offley

Compliance Officer at Guild of Property Professionals

Paul Offley is Compliance Officer at the Guild of Property Professionals. The Guild is a network of 800 of the best independent estate agents from across the UK. The Guild is a sign of professional excellence that agents can use to differentiate themselves from their competitors and assure clients that they will act with knowledge and integrity to achieve results, the three core values of The Guild. To allow agents to perform a superior service, The Guild offers marketing, business and technology services to its members.

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