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MSE News: Government blames 'legal advice' for not including scam ads in Online Safety Bill
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"Legal advice" is the "only reason" the Government hasn't included protection against paid-for scam adverts in its upcoming Online Safety Bill, according to new comments made by secretary of state for digital Nadine Dorries.
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An important reason nevertheless. As would be a worthless piece of legislation.0
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So why haven't they prepared the legislation that would deal with it? Too much self interest I expect.
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Is it possible that some of the governments own advertising during it's election campaign could fall into this category?1
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Liverpool_Anne said:Is it possible that some of the governments own advertising during it's election campaign could fall into this category?
Now there is some food for thought!
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