PECR and B2B email: who you can contact without consent
Under PECR, you can email a limited company about your services without asking first, but email a sole trader the same way and you may be breaking the law.
Who counts as a 'corporate subscriber' under PECR
What you still have to do
Say who you are and give a working contact address.
Offer a simple way to opt out, and honour it.
Prefer generic business mailboxes (hello@, info@).
Calls are different: screen against the Corporate TPS.
UK GDPR still applies
A named person's work email is personal data, so you need a lawful basis, usually legitimate interests, and a clear privacy notice.
Key takeaways
Companies and LLPs: email allowed without prior consent.
Sole traders and partnerships: get consent first.
Always identify yourself and offer an opt-out.
Sources
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003, regulation 22; ICO guidance on electronic mail marketing
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