CAP cracks down on HFSS food and drink ads
Wave goodbye to your favourite characters featuring in junk food ads. CAP’s ban on the advertising of HFSS food and drinks to children begins in July 2017. Chloe Deng reports.
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ASA rules that untargeted Halloween-fest ads are irresponsible
The public placement of billboard posters for the Frightmare Halloween Festival breached CAP Code rules on the socially responsible preparation of ads. Jamie Heatly reports.
Government makes it easier to bring action against nuisance callers
Telephone Preference Service transfer from Ofcom to ICO. Daisy Jones reports.
Consultation on the sexual portrayal of under-18s in advertising
Consultation on the sexual portrayal of under-18s in advertising CAP and BCAP close their consultation on new rules aimed at preventing the sexual portrayal of under-18s in advertising. Jude King reports.
ICO promotes virtues of transparency in building customer trust
Recent ICO enforcement action against two major charities highlights the importance the regulator places on transparency in building customer trust. What are the implications for other organisations aiming to unify customer privacy and business innovation? Jon Round reports.
ASA and CAP Mid-Year 2016 Progress Report
The end of the year brings with it the ASA and CAP mid-year report, which looks back on the regulatory developments of 2016 and lets us know what to expect in 2017. Jude King reports.
Toy ads promoting HFSS foods could breach
New French regulation to make video games competitions legal
CMA probes online gambling promotions
German Media Authorities issue updated FAQs on advertising in social media
New revised guidance on Germany labeling requirements for ad content deal specifically with social media issues. Jan Hellenbrand reports.
Ticket reseller facing legal action for offering unreleased tickets
Face value? Seat number? The CMA investigates secondary ticket websites for compliance with the law while one of the websites faces potential legal action. Chloe Deng reports.
Coral comes under fire from the ASA for misleading ads
What lessons can be learned from a string of rulings against the gambling operator for its targeted promotions and time-limited offers? Jamie Heatly reports.
