Google’s ‘walled garden’ under regulatory scrutiny

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is launching a formal investigation into proposed changes to Google’s Chrome browser over concerns that the company could abuse its dominance in online advertising.  The investigation will look into proposed ‘Privacy Sandbox’ changes to Chrome, specifically how the proposed phase-out of support for third-party cookies and other functionalities … Read more

Instagram made to crack down on ‘hidden advertising’

Instagram’s owner Facebook has agreed to make it more difficult for users to post advertising content to its photo-sharing platform without clearly labelling it as such.  Popular users often sign deals to advertise a product or service on their feed, but the distinction between paid-for content and standard posted content is not always clear. Clear labelling … Read more

Instagram made to crackdown on ‘hidden advertising’ by the CMA

Instagram’s owner Facebook has agreed to make it more difficult for users to post advertising content to its photo-sharing platform without clearly labelling it as such. Popular users often sign deals to advertise a product or service on their feed, but the distinction between paid-for content and standard posted content is not always clear. Clear labelling … Read more