Advertising standards council says LinkedIn lacks disclosure tools, asks influencers to adhere to its code

The Advertising Standards Council of India on Tuesday said the popular professional networking platform LinkedIn lacks disclosure tools and asked content creators or influencers to come clear on their associations.

The self-regulatory organisation for the advertising sector reported in the last week alone, alert professionals on LinkedIn have flagged 60 cases, of which 56 cases are currently under review for violations related to non-disclosure of material connections.