BrewDog Co-founder James Watt Faces Complaints Over Buy-Back Bid and Data Privacy
James Watt, co-founder of BrewDog, is facing complaints to the UK's data watchdog regarding how he obtained and used personal data of former crowdfunders for a buy-back bid, with new reports indicating these complaints are specifically tied to his takeover plans.
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‘How’s this joker got my details?’: BrewDog founder faces complaints over emails to ‘equity punks’
Exclusive: Watchdog asked to look into how James Watt got data of ex-crowdfunders he invited to join buy-back bid James Watt, the BrewDog founder who sold the debt-laden “punk” brewer earlier this year, is the subject of complaints to the UK’s data privacy watchdog linked to his surprise bid to buy the company back, the Guardian has learned. BrewDog’s brand, intellectual property, UK breweries and 11 bars were sold to the US cannabis and drinks firm Tilray in March for £33m, in a deal that re...
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