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Swedish agency cracks down on influencer hidden ads

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Swedish agency cracks down on influencer hidden ads
Key Points
  • Swedish Consumer Agency sends supervision letters to ~40 influencers/advertisers
  • Hidden advertising is illegal under Marketing Act
  • Many influencers continue such practices

Influencers are required to clearly mark posts that are advertisements, according to multiple reports. The agency highlighted that influencers have a large influence on children and young people. "We know that many influencers have a large influence on children and young people.

Therefore, it is especially important that they take their responsibility and follow the rules," the agency stated. Non-compliance risks fines, according to multiple reports, though exact penalties have not been specified. The specific requirements, deadlines, and identities of the contacted parties have not been disclosed.

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