British companies which pretend to blog as ordinary members of the public, or post multiple positive reviews as if from consumers, are now breaking UK law, yet many don’t know anything about the new legislation, according to Brands2Life.
Its director, Gareth Thomas, said that, “Most people don’t know about this law,” adding, “there is a misconception that these devices are clever, but they can backfire.”
The new Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations legislation came into effect at the end of May 2008.
Drew Benvie, director at Hotwire, said, “This law change affects everyone in PR. If customers have any presence online, it’s definitely their business to know about it.”
(Via PR Week)
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I think this is a good idea, ‘n I’m salute with u’r goverment cz blogging’s world must have a law…
when blogging user is so much….this’s the consequence of that…..
so….Keep Posting
‘n blog rolling…:)