tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12018970.post115467727517076619..comments2024-03-01T13:43:30.234+00:00Comments on LeverWealth: CIPR to Adopt Social MediaDavid Phillipshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10460585131936991211noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12018970.post-1155221682739716262006-08-10T14:54:00.000+00:002006-08-10T14:54:00.000+00:00The code stands up well for social media. I do thi...The code stands up well for social media. I do think it needs better explianation. <BR/><BR/>For example astroturfing is not specifically mentioned but the code specifically covers the wider issues of transparency and conflicts of interest.<BR/><BR/>Matched with existing UK law (e.g. passing off is an offence in election law as well as IP and other statutes) ghost blogging is contrary to the code and in common law. <BR/><BR/>Perhaps there is a case for picking the code apart in public just to show how robust it really is.<BR/><BR/>The CIPR lawyers and Neville Wade (Prof Practices Cttee) have huge experience and do bare their teeth.<BR/><BR/>More is available here: http://www.cipr.co.uk/Membership/membership7.htmDavid Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10460585131936991211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12018970.post-1155220752773701752006-08-10T14:39:00.000+00:002006-08-10T14:39:00.000+00:00Interesting stuff, David, thanks for flagging this...Interesting stuff, David, thanks for flagging this up.<BR/><BR/>I presume Colin means 'immaturity' in its true sense ie. UK blogging is relatively young compared to the US?<BR/><BR/>Also, without thinking of specific examples, is the CIPR's code of conduct in need of revitalisation?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com