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IPA Summary of Government response to HFSS consultations

A short note setting out what we believe to be the key issues for agencies on the proposed restrictions for HFSS advertising on TV and online.

HFSS Update 28 April 2021

A reminder of CAP’s alternative to the government’s online HFSS ad ban proposals.

Online promotions – scammer alert

Scammers are targeting online promotions by impersonating brands. Agencies beware.

Beyond Brexit: trade in services report

The House of Lords EU Services Sub-Committee publishes its report on the trade in services between the UK and EU following Brexit

The Power of Influencers

DCMS launches an inquiry into the power of influencers on social media and their role in ‘hidden advertising’.

ASA Influencer findings

The results of the ASA’s monitoring exercise of influencers on Instagram show disappointing levels of compliance with the ad rules.

DCMS/PWC Report – Digital opportunities and harms

A report commissioned by DCMS from PWC to look at the harms and opportunities associated with digital technologies.

Digital Regulation Co-operation Forum

The DRCF, comprising the CMA, ICO and Ofcom, have published their work plan for 2021/22.

HFSS Online Ad Ban Update

CAP has proposed a self-regulatory approach to Government as an alternative to the Government’s total HFSS online ad ban.

European Commission Data Adequacy Decision

The EC has published its recommendations, approving the UK’s data protection regime post-Brexit. A formal approval process will now take place, hopefully leading to confirmation that the UK is...

ASA Age-restricted Ads Monitoring Report – February 2021

Results from the latest ASA website sweep show dramatic fall in non-compliant HFSS ads.

Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2020

The UK’s AVMS Regulations come into force on 1 November. They implement the revised EU AVMS Directive which regulates television and on-demand services and now brings video sharing platforms into...

New government guidance on working in the office

As members will have heard, the government has changed its decision on staff returning to the office. Our legal alert provides the IPA’s view.

IGRG Code for Socially Responsible Advertising – 6th Edition

A short note on the Industry Group for Responsible Gambling’s 6th edition of its Industry Code for Socially Responsible Advertising. The changes to the code come into effect 1 October 2020.

Google’s new HFSS ads policy 2020

Google have announced a new policy to restrict serving HFSS ads to U18s in the UK and Europe, effective from 6 October 2020.

BEIS Select Committee letter recommends more work on late payments

The Chair of the BEIS Committee has written to Secretary of State, Alok Sharma, highlighting several key issues, including late payments, for the Government to address in its support for businesses...

HFSS Ads Update

Despite having not yet responded to its own consultation of last year, the Government last week announced its Obesity Strategy, which includes plans to ban ads for HFSS products on TV and online...

Productions – What to ask talent during Covid-19

Some suggested wording to use when asking talent to confirm they will take precautionary measures to protect themselves and others on a production.

Latest news on Legal & Public Affairs July 2020

CMA Final Report into Online Platforms and Digital Advertising

A brief summary of the CMA’s final report which looks at the dominance of Google and Facebook in the online advertising market.

Productions and Data Protection Issues during Coronavirus

Data protection guidance for agencies requesting health data from talent and others for production purposes.

Coronavirus – Government Code for Commercial Landlords

The government publishes a new code for commercial landlords and tenants as part of its coronavirus support for businesses.

Apple announces opt-in consent for tracking

Apple to force app developers to seek opt-in consent for iOS 14 tracking.

ICO’s Age Appropriate Design Code laid before Parliament

An update on the ICO’s Age Appropriate Design Code.

Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill

The government has published a Bill which, if enacted as currently drafted, will make significant changes to insolvency law, affecting suppliers and customers in many industry sectors, including...

Coronavirus – Health Declaration Forms – Agency In-House Productions

Data protection considerations and suggested wording when using health declaration forms for in-house production.

Latest legal guidance - May 2020

Credit insurance, holiday entitlement and pay, contractual behaviour and more legal news.

Coronavirus – latest government guidance – May 2020

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (furlough) extended, Government Covid-19 Recovery Strategy, working safely during coronavirus (Covid-19) and more legal news.

Government's Bounce Back Loans scheme

Further financial support from the government for smaller businesses to help with finances due to the coronavirus.

Government support for commercial tenants

The government has announced new temporary measures to help protect commercial tenants against winding-up petitions and other debt collection measures during the coronavirus pandemic.

Gambling Update on BGC broadcast ban

Members of the Betting and Gaming Council have voluntarily agreed to remove all TV and radio gaming advertising during the COVID-19 lockdown.

CAP/BCAP updates on equality law

CAP & BCAP have updated the advertising codes to better reflect the protected characteristics included in the Equality Act 2010.