Norway: Closed consultation on Bill amending Marketing Act to protect children from unwanted advertising in social media and games

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Closed consultation on Bill amending Marketing Act to protect children from unwanted advertising in social media and games

On 6 January 2024, the Norwegian government closes the consultation on a proposed Bill amending the Marketing Act to protect children from unwanted advertising in social media and games. The Bill would establish a provision prohibiting marketing content unsuitable for children, expanding the Norwegian Consumer Protection Authority's power to enforce penalties.

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Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Age verification requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content, platform intermediary: e-commerce
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

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2024-11-06
in consultation

On 6 November 2024, the Norwegian government opened a consultation on a proposed Bill amending the …

2025-01-06
processing consultation

On 6 January 2024, the Norwegian government closes the consultation on a proposed Bill amending the…