Category: Compliance

PSA Introduce Special Conditions for Subscriptions

PSA, the UK mobile billing regulator are introducing special conditions for subscription services with effect from 1st November in the UK. It includes requirements for a two-stage sign-up process where the first stage requires a PIN opt-in. This must be followed by a second opt-in at confirmation stage. Also, greater clarity is required in ensuring…

Real-Time Auto Alerts for Inappropriate Ad Placements on Adult Sites

We are pleased to announce that for our MCPScanner clients, we now offer a complimentary service to alert you in real-time when we discover your ads in inappropriate Adult environments. MCP Insight scans advertising and alerts clients when inappropriate advertising is discovered on any channel. We know that any delay in dealing with these issues…

Blocking inappropriate advertising to children

In October 2017, MCP announced the release of their Federated Kids Database (FKDB) – in support of a cross Industry initiative to help Advertisers block inappropriate advertising in children’s digital channels; with the key aims being the lowering of related Industry complaints to mobile operators and the regulator PSA. We are delighted to say: Implementation…

MCP working with Industry to stop children being exposed to inappropriate Premium Rate Service Advertising

MCP is working with Industry, Network Operators and PSA to help advertisers manage their approach to inappropriate advertising in children’s digital channels. The focus is on efforts to apply best practice to control where ads appear – including PSA Guidance, ongoing monitoring and the application of ‘block lists’. The generally held view is that Advertisers…