BrewDog founder James Watt faces data privacy complaints over unauthorized use of investor contact lists

Former BrewDog CEO James Watt is under scrutiny by the UK Information Commissioner's Office regarding the acquisition of personal data used to solicit former crowdfunding investors for a potential company buy-back. The investigation centers on how Watt obtained contact details of shareholders whose equity was rendered worthless following the company's sale to Tilray, raising potential GDPR compliance concerns.