United Kingdom: Social Media

The Upper Tribunal has rejected TikTok's appeal regarding the ICO's authority to impose fines without court approval for processing children's data. This landmark decision clarifies critical boundaries around...

The UK Government has announced plans to ban social media platforms from offering services to children under 16, marking a significant escalation in the country's approach to children's online safety. The proposal extends beyond a blanket ban to target harmful functionality including livestreaming and certain messaging features, with platforms expected to implement robust age assurance measures and demonstrate effective compliance with child safety requirements. Organisations operating in-scope services fac

A detailed examination of a landmark IPEC case involving luxury fashion brands LVMH, Fendi, Loewe, Christian Dior, and Celine against social media influencer Georgia Aldridge for promoting counterfeit products. The discussion explores how courts assess damages when influencers knowingly sell non-genuine branded fashion items and what this means for both brand protection and influencer liability in the digital marketplace.

The UK government has issued a stark warning to major technology companies: implement device-level controls to prevent children from taking, sharing, or viewing nude images within three months...

The Advertising Standards Authority has published new consumer research examining when material information should be included in paid online advertising versus landing pages.

We recently hosted a panel at the bi-annual GALA Global Conference in London, discussing how self-regulation can tackle today's global advertising challenges with leading advertising lawyers from around...

The regulatory landscape for age assurance is changing more rapidly than ever, with legislators and regulators globally intensifying efforts to protect children online.

The UK's Advertising Standards Authority has issued its first four rulings under new regulations restricting advertisements for "less healthy" food and drink products, offering crucial guidance on how these rules will be interpreted and enforced. These decisions reveal which promotional tactics pass muster and which cross the line, with implications for food brands, retailers, and influencers navigating the complex Nutrient Profiling Model requirements. The rulings demonstrate that while some food advertisi

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