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Following CMA action, Meta will no longer be able to use certain data obtained from competing businesses that advertise on its platforms to gain an unfair advantage.
In response to competition concerns raised by the CMA, Meta has offered commitments not to use competitors’ advertising data for its Facebook Marketplace online classified ad service. It will do this by implementing new technical systems and training for staff.
The CMA is investigating the completed acquisition by Facebook, Inc (now Meta Platforms, Inc) of Giphy, Inc.
The CMA has accepted commitments that address the CMA’s competition concerns regarding Meta’s use of data obtained through digital display advertising.
This playbook explains how we use social media at GDS. In it, we share our best practice, what we've learned and what we're planning to do.
How to comply with the requirements on promoting medicines to the public and to prescribers and suppliers of medicines.
The CMA has secured commitments from 2 of the largest digital players, Amazon and Meta, in 2 separate cases, benefitting sellers and customers by ensuring fair competition on their retail platforms.
The CMA is inviting representations from interested third parties on commitments offered by Meta in relation to the CMA’s investigation into Meta’s use of data.
The CMA is investigating whether Facebook might be abusing a dominant position in the social media or digital advertising markets through its collection and use of advertising data.
A research paper from OFCOM
A research paper from the CMA
Legacy resources to support firework safety and raise awareness produced for a product safety campaign during 2021.
Information about Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) social media channels.
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