Firms’ Liability For User-Generated Content Remains Regulatory Gray Area
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
As consumer-created online content grows, advertisers question their legal responsibilities. While experts have different opinions on firms’ liability, NAD says it allows marketers no immunity from a consumer’s claim posted on its website.
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