Twelfth report - Influencer culture: Lights, camera, inaction?
Select Committee
Culture, Media and Sport Committee
HC 258
9 May 2022
Government Response (AI assessment · 4 of 6 classified)
Rejected
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Recommendations
4 results
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We recommend that the Government add to clauses 17 and 18 of the Online Safety...
Recommendation
We recommend that the Government add to clauses 17 and 18 of the Online Safety Bill a requirement that reporting and complaints mechanisms, as outlined in new codes of practice created by Ofcom, must be tailored to the specific nature …
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Department for Culture, Media and Sport
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We recommend that the Government commission an industry partner to develop a code of conduct...
Recommendation
We recommend that the Government commission an industry partner to develop a code of conduct for influencer marketing alongside relevant stakeholders. The Government should then promote this code as an example of best practice for deals between influencers and brands …
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Department for Culture, Media and Sport
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Acknowledged
We recommend that the ASA be given statutory powers to enforce the CAP Code.
Recommendation
We recommend that the ASA be given statutory powers to enforce the CAP Code. These powers should be considered as part of the Government’s upcoming Online Advertising Programme. Appropriate funding arrangements should also be considered to ensure that the ASA …
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Government Response Summary
The government welcomes the Committee’s support for the CMA to receive greater powers to enforce consumer protection law. The ASA system has submitted a response to the Government Online Advertising Programme, to which this Committee recommendation is directed, and is committed to significantly enlarging its budget to respond to the capacity, technology and expertise challenges that all digital regulators are facing.
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
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Acknowledged
We recommend that the CMA report to our Committee on the progress, costs, and results...
Recommendation
We recommend that the CMA report to our Committee on the progress, costs, and results of their 2020 Facebook Ireland Ltd. undertakings. In doing so they should also provide updates on their progress securing undertakings from other social media platforms. …
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Government Response Summary
The CMA continues to work closely with Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (Instagram) to assess compliance with consumer protection law in relation to influencer endorsements. The CMA has shared the draft Principles with several social media platforms and other key stakeholders, and expects to publish a final version in due course.
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
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