House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Online Advertising Update
09 March 2022 · Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
Proposed by Chris Philp Con Croydon South
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The government will amend the Online Safety Bill to require large platforms to prevent fraudulent ads.
- A consultation will be published on the Online Advertising Programme to enhance transparency and accountability.
- The programme will address the roles of intermediaries and consider regulatory reforms for the entire supply chain.
Issue summary
The statement addresses the regulation of online advertising in response to scam adverts impacting UK residents.
Action requested
The government will amend the Online Safety Bill to require large platforms to prevent fraudulent ads and publish a consultation on the Online Advertising Programme to improve transparency and accountability. The programme aims to address the roles of intermediaries and consider regulatory reforms for the entire supply chain, focusing on illegal and legal harms including misleading content.
Key facts
- Government will amend the Online Safety Bill.
- Consultation on the Online Advertising Programme will be published.
- Focuses on large user-to-user and search services designated as Category 1 and 2A.
- Ofcom will create Codes of Practice for compliance with new duty.