The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) now has direct enforcement powers in consumer protection law under the Digital Markets Competition and Consumers Act (DMCC Act). In the first part of our series of consumer deep dives, we explored the new rules on unfair commercial practices. In this second part, we focus on fake reviews, including closer look at the relevant tests, risk areas and compliance tips for businesses.
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Consumer deep dive: Understanding fake reviews under the DMCC
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