Govt plans new laws to stamp out harmful online ads
The Government has finally revealed plans for a major crackdown on paid-for online ads in an effort to combat the…
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LTA serves up Tennisables to bring kids into the sport
The LTA , the national governing body of tennis, is aiming to piggyback the run up to next month’s Wimbledon…
LTA hires new agency to get more kids to play tennis
The LTA , the national governing body of tennis, is ramping up its “Tennis opened up” mission to get more…
ICO takes cautious approach as TikTok faces £27m fine
The Information Commissioner’s Office has warned TikTok it faces a £27m fine following an investigation that found the company “may…
Betway gets red card for ads on West Ham kids site
Online gambling business Betway – the official sponsor of West Ham United FC – has been slapped with a £408,915…
ICO insists kids are much safer online, but are they?
The Information Commissioner’s Office insists that one year on from the introduction of the Age Appropriate Design Code – commonly…
Firms fingered for targeting kids with hidden marketing
Brands that target children have been warned not to attempt to hoodwink kids into thinking their ads are editorial content…
ICO locks horns with Meta over VR abuse of kids’ code
Just one week in to his role and new Information Commissioner John Edwards could be heading for his first showdown…
ICO says it has ‘limited resources’ to enforce kids code
The Information Commissioner’s Office is risking a new backlash from privacy groups by claiming it only has “limited resources” to…
Young kids ‘lap up’ betting ads on esports platforms
The gambling industry has been accused of making its online advertising vastly more appealing to children than adults, especially on…