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New rules to crack down on illegal ads, influencer scams and protect children online
The Online Advertising Programme will review the regulatory framework of paid-for online advertising
If you're advertising or marketing, including direct marketing, you must be accurate and honest and follow the advertising codes of practice
Call for evidence on the effective application and enforcement of advertising standards relating to content and placement online
This action plan sets out commitments by the industry and government to address harms associated with paid-for online advertising.
The Online Advertising Taskforce brings together representatives from government and the online advertising sector to work in collaboration to address illegal harms and the protection of children in relation to online advertising.
A research paper from the ICO
This is a study for the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport on online advertising issues and self-regulatory initiatives.
A research paper from the CMA
Explains control of advertisement regime.
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