'It's illegal' | Third of customers sexually harassed by 'pest' workers illegally using personal details

A recent study conducted by the UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has unveiled a disconcerting trend of unwanted romantic or sexual propositions from staff at various firms who possess customers' personal information.

The research, based on interviews with 2,289 UK adults, highlighted that approximately 17% of the general public had experienced unwanted contact from employees after utilising business services.