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Companies directed to discontinue practices that undermine informed consumer consent
Vajiram & Ravi IAS Study Centre allegedly put up ads about the institute's association with successful UPSC exam candidates while concealing info about nature of courses they had attended
The advisory calls on platforms to file self-declarations asserting their compliance with the Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns, 2023
The study analysed brand-promotion posts by influencers featuring in across Instagram and YouTube between September and November 2024
First-time violation may result in a Rs 10 lakh penalty, while repeat offenses could lead to fines up to Rs 50 lakh
e4m Staff Oct 30, 2024 5:00 PM
Manufacturers and service providers are required to substantiate environmental claims with credible evidence
e4m Staff Oct 17, 2024 1:08 PM
The academy in its ad said that 336 out of 933 selected IAS candidates were from the institute, apart from other claims
The IAS coaching institute was probed by CCPA over its claims of having achieved '200+ selections in the UPSC Civil Service Exams 2022' and being 'India’s No.1 Prestigious UPSC/IAS Coaching Institute'
By involving the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, the Centre wants to identify violators with appropriate legal action and penalties
CCPA's advisory was issued on March 6, 2024, with directives against the use of celebs in surrogate ads for betting and gambling
e4m Staff Apr 22, 2024 3:17 PM
This collaboration comes amidst the growing complexity of the advertising landscape, especially with respect to digital advertising
e4m Staff Mar 26, 2024 2:47 PM
Manufacturers, advertisers, publishers, intermediaries, social media platforms, endorsers and other stakeholers will be held responsible for violation of guidelines
While the guidelines will promote responsible brand building, it will benefit in the long run if enforced well, say industry observers
Chehneet Kaur Jan 15, 2024 1:18 PM
The guidelines shall be applicable to all coaching institutes whether online or physical and cover all forms of advertisement regardless of form, format or medium
Chehneet Kaur Jan 10, 2024 8:49 AM
CCPA's new rules for brands seem rooted in consumer well-being, but can harmless sales practices be mistaken for 'dark patterns'? Brands and experts discuss
Tanzila Shaikh Dec 13, 2023 8:54 AM
The new set of rules will apply to all platforms, systematically offering goods or services in India
In June, the CCPA issued guidelines against liquor brands using covert advertising tactics
exchange4media Staff Oct 7, 2022 9:21 AM
A report by Red Lab says the new guidelines are concise and fairly lucid on what is acceptable
exchange4media Staff Jun 21, 2022 1:35 PM
While the government talks about a hefty penalty on advertising regulation violators, the ambiguity in the guidelines may allow brands and influencers to escape the penalty, assert experts
Kanchan Srivastava Jun 14, 2022 9:02 AM
The PR firm will be responsible for managing media & communication strategies for the realty brand
exchange4media Staff Mar 12, 2021 12:32 PM
The all-inclusive 'Implementation Toolkit' will assist signatories in a seamless transition to self-regulation and guide them on various dimensions
exchange4media Staff Feb 11, 2021 2:00 PM
The body warned advertisers that punishment for making such misleading claims will range from 2-year imprisonment to Rs 10 lakh in fine
exchange4media Staff Jan 21, 2021 11:33 AM
ICCPL will be responsible for managing media-related queries and public relation activities of the real estate arm of Hero Enterprise
exchange4media Staff Oct 9, 2020 11:55 AM