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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
Impact of AIFMD on fund marketing
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Draft code helps advertisers avoid age discrimination
The Equality and Human Rights Commission has published a draft “Age Supplement” to the Equality Act Code of Practice, including examples of what amounts to illegal discrimination on age grounds and how to take advantage of exemptions. Manana Shrimpling reports.
ASA probes scheduling of online scary movie trailer
A trailer for 15 rated movie “Paranormal Activity: the Marked Ones” was served before games on Girlsgogames.com. Paramount Pictures asked its agency to target 16-24 year olds. Was there a problem? Anna Williams reports.
Seagate Technology prize competition challenged
