Our policy vision
The IAB's vision for effective regulation is that the right standards and tools are in place, with buy-in across the digital advertising supply chain, so that businesses can identify responsible partners and uphold best practices. The IAB Gold Standard sits at the heart of this framework of industry-led regulation.
Latest News
Here you can view all of the material published by our policy team as well as general news updates from IAB UK.
The Online Advertising Programme consultation
Following our response to the Government's Online Advertising Programme consultation, we've updated our FAQs and made the full response available to download.
The DPDI Bill returns to Parliament
The Data Protection & Digital Information Bill (DPDI) has returned to Parliament having been paused last autumn for review. Read a statement from our Head of Policy and Regulation, Christie Dennehy-Neil.
Our Priorities
We engage with policy-makers and regulators to monitor and respond to all relevant developments affecting digital advertising, helping to tackle the challenges the industry faces. You can find all of our priority areas of work below.
HFSS online ad ban
Read our work on the online ad ban of ads for products high in fat, sugar and salt.
ICO
Our work responding to the Information Commissioner’s Office report into adtech and real time bidding, the Direct Marketing Code of Practice and the Age Appropriate Design Code.
Markets & Competition
Our engagement with the Competition and Markets Authority's study into competition in digital markets and online advertising, and the Government’s response.
Brexit
Information about the UK's departure from the European Union and what it means for data transfers between the EU and the UK.
GDPR & Privacy
All of our past and present work on privacy-related issues, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation.
Transparency & Consent Framework
See all of our up-to-date information on IAB Europe's Transparency and Consent Framework.
Digital Services Tax
Our response to the Digital Services Tax on the revenues of digital businesses that derive significant value from the participation of their users
Consultation Responses
A library of our responses to consultations from various government departments, select committees and regulators.
Self-Regulation
A handy primer on UK’s self-regulatory framework for advertising content and placement, covering the CAP Code and how the ASA works.
Gold Standard
Our own industry standard is The Gold Standard, which is open to all IAB UK members who buy and sell digital media.
Parliamentary Events
As part of our work proactively engaging policy-makers, we regularly host events in Parliament and participate in debates.
DCMS
Our communications with DCMS, the lead department for advertising policy, including our response to its review of online advertising regulation.
An Overview of the UK’s Digital Advertising Industry
Download an overview of how digital advertising works, its economic benefits and how it is currently regulated
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Get in touch
If you have any further questions on any of our policy and regulatory affairs work, feel free to contact our policy team.