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ICO Security Report
How “right to be forgotten” judgment may impact marketers
Debenhams “VAT free” claims scrutinised
“VAT FREE PRICES ON FRAGRANCES” was the headline on retailer Debenhams’ press advertising. The ASA investigated a complaint that this misleadingly implied the prices advertised were 20% less than the previous selling price. Fiona Schneider reports the outcome.
New gambling ad regime is almost here
Spam judgment against John Lewis highlights limits of soft opt-in and ICO Guidance, but questions remain
For the first time, judgment has been given in a fully argued case in which compensation was claimed for receipt of spam. Some key facts are still unclear, but Stephen Groom identifies lessons already clear for all websites with a registration procedure.
Dutch regulator enforces stricter cookie rules
EU behavioural advertising stakeholders assumed “implied consent” and the EDAA “advertising option icon” meant cookie consent law compliance. Has the Dutch data protection authority changed the game in its ruling against YD Display Advertising? Osborne Clarke Amsterdam’s Jeroen Lub reports
New Consumer Contracts Regulations: key points
Is ASA losing the plot as six of ten most complained about ads in 2013 are exonerated?
Data controller/data processor distinction – new Guidance
FCA finds credit ad rule compliance needs work
UK mulls trader injunctions against lookalikes