Two primary regulations enforced by the ICO that impact email marketing are GDPR and PECR.
GDPR: This regulation governs the collection, processing, and storage of personal data. For email marketers, this means ensuring that the personal data of recipients is handled in a lawful, fair, and transparent manner. PECR: This regulation deals specifically with electronic communications, including marketing emails. It mandates that organizations must have consent before sending unsolicited marketing emails to individuals.