Fines needed to enforce consumer laws on social media platforms, MPs told
The competition watchdog said it is still seeing a ‘very low level of sanctions’ being applied to influencers who flout the rules.
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The competition watchdog said it is still seeing a ‘very low level of sanctions’ being applied to influencers who flout the rules.
Financial penalties to enforce consumer protection laws around influencer advertising would be an 'important addition' for UK regulators, the watchdog told MPs.
Competition and Markets Authority wants ‘deterrents’ for stars who do not say they are paid to promote products
Alcohol brands could do more to ensure their ads are not seen by children on social media, according to new research from the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).
The ASA said it found that some alcohol brands could and should have done more to minimise the possibility of their ads being delivered to children.