What does the Privacy Shield mean for advertisers?
After months of EU/US negotiations, the ‘Safe Harbour’ replacement is finally available. Thomas Spanyol reports.
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Three rapped for “all you can eat” claim
“All you can eat data” should mean unlimited for all legitimate activities; the ASA re-confirms the importance of transparency in data plan advertising. Eleanor Locke reports.
Kellogg’s investigated under general health claim rules
“Full of goodness” and “nutritious”? Special K is challenged for making general health claims without authorised specific health claims in close proximity. Can authorised specific health claims be displayed before general health claims? Is “nutritious” a health claim? Chloe Deng reports.
The ASA considers “de minimis” arguments on absolute claims
Paddy Power promoted an offer as “available to everyone”, without making clear reference to a small number of existing customers who were excluded from participating. Was this seen as CAP Code complaint? Ben Poole reports.
Glossy “Fine Wines” brochure leads to 3 year sentence
Solicitor Michael Lloyd Wilson operated a wine investment scheme through “Global Wine Investments” which used a glossy brochure and duped investors out of £360,000. Barney Sich reports on the ensuing prosecution.
ICO imposes £180,000 and £250,000 fines on telemarketers
The UK data regulator continues its enforcement campaign against nuisance callers, this time with substantial fines imposed on Advanced VOIP Solutions Ltd and Check Point Claims. Chloe Dumoulin-Richet reports.
Charles Tyrwhitt, Sports Direct and Victoria Plum savings claims probed
Price claims continue to occupy the Advertising Standards Authority with campaigns by three big brands under the spotlight in June. Mike Ahyow reports.
Ofcom considers Countdown host Nick Hewer’s namechecks
A Countdown show opened with host Nick Hewer mentioning the Ideal Home exhibition in favourable terms. Did this breach “undue prominence” rules? Thomas Spanyol reports on the Ofcom investigation and its outcome.
Cloud storage service providers under the microscope
Following some negative reports from consumers, the Competition and Markets Authority has reviewed the cloud storage services sector for compliance with consumer protection laws. Georgina Graham reports.
Ofcom considers NickToons’ alleged 177 TV ad rule breaches
Children’s cartoon channel NickToons was alleged to have serially contravened recently changed rules governing scheduling of ads during 30 minute programmes. Jude King reports.
Bird’s Eye ad banned for exaggerating size of portions
The ASA received a complaint that a TV ad for Bird’s Eye “Stir your senses” ready-made meals showed bulked-up portions and was therefore misleading. Daisy Jones reports.
New tobacco packaging controls come into force
Following an unsuccessful last-ditch court challenge by cigarette manufacturers, plain packaging for all cigarette packs is now UK law. The tobacco industry brands the regime disproportionate and says it will appeal. Ben Dunham reports.
