A flyer from a group of Concerned Citizens

In November 2020 many Dutch received a flyer from an action group called 'Bezorgde Burgers' (Concerned Citizens). At first glance the flyer contained innocent quotes from Albert Einstein and Benjamin Franklin. This soon changes when it is claimed that corona can be treated perfectly with supplements and medicines. Also, face masks would be bad for your health and lockdowns would cause a decrease in resistance. The anti-corona flyer was not well received by the complainant. He therefore filed a complaint with the Advertising Code Committee (ACC).

AdvertisingDaniel HaijeMarch 30, 2021flyer, corona, covid, Concerned Citizens, anti-corona, ACC, RCC

Ministry of Defense wins battle at Board of Appeal

In a recent ruling the Board of Appeal (BoA) ruled that the Advertising Code Committee (ACC) and the BoA may only rule that an advertisement violates the GDPR when this is abundantly clear.

AdvertisingDaniel HaijeMarch 30, 2021RCC, ACC, advertising, Ministry of Defense, BoA, GDPR, AVG

Homeopathy: scientifically proven for specific ailments

Can the Royal Association Homeopathy Netherlands state on its website that several scientific studies show efficacy in many indications? This was the starting point of a principle procedure at the Advertising Code Committee. The complainant, adamantly opposed to homeopathy, felt that the text should be removed.

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