» Advertising Standards Authority (ASA)
The ASA is the UK’s independent regulator of advertising across all media
, including marketing on websites and social networks. It aims to ensure that messages published on those channels are legal, decent, honest and truthful by applying the Advertising Codes. www.asa.org.uk » Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
The CIM, the world’s largest organisation for professional marketers, plays a key role
in training, developing and representing the marketing profession. www.cim.co.uk » Gambling Commission
Prize competitions and free draws: The requirements of the Gambling Act 2005
www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk » Direct Marketing Association (DMA)
The trade body for the direct marketing industry manages programmes to protect
consumers against bad practice. www.dma.org.uk » Fund Raising Standards Board (FRSB)
The independent self-regulatory body for UK fundraising aims to help charities achieve high standards of fundraising to build the public trust.
www.fsrb.org.uk » Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
The UK’s independent authority upholds information rights in the public interest, promoting openness by public bodies and data privacy for individuals.
www.ico.gov.uk » Ofcom
Ofcom is the independent regulator and competition authority for the UK communications industries, with responsibilities across television, radio, telecommunications and wireless communications services
www.ofcom.org.uk » Preference Services
The Preference Services allow individuals to register their preference to reduce personally addressed unsolicited marketing mailing and telephone calls
www.mpsonline.org.uk www.tpsonline.org.uk » Press Complaints Commission
If you are concerned about the content of a printed or online article, The Press Complaints Commission, ensures the media adhere to ethical guidelines
www.pcc.org.uk |