Activities of Tiziano MOTTI related to 2010/2052(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Impact of advertising on consumer behaviour (short presentation)
Amendments (12)
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas groups of people who are particularly vulnerable because of their mental or physical disabilities, age or credulity need special protection, and those taking advantage of such groups must be identified immediately,
Amendment 64 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Deplores the development of ‘hidden’ internet advertising that is not covered by the UCPD (C2C relationships), in the form ofMaintains that comments posted on social networks, forums and blogs in connection with commercial products or services come within the sphere of freedom of expression, to which every individual has an inviolable right, provided that the commntents posted on social networks, forums and blogs, the content of which is difficult to distinguish fr does not undermine anyone else’s dignity, privacy or rights and is not contrary to the rules of fair competition or the legitimate interests of the firms to which such com mere opinionnts refer, even indirectly;
Amendment 67 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Suggests that the Member States encourage the emergence of forum observers/moderators who are alert to the dangers of hidden advertisingcampaigns aimed at alerting at- risk groups to the danger that forums, blogs and social networks may be misused to post information surreptitiously distorting the market, and at promoting informed rather than passive use of such means of communication;
Amendment 72 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Voices its concern about the routine use of behavioural advertising and the development of intrusive advertising practices (such as reading the content of emails, using social networks and geolocation, and retargeted advertising), where these may undermine a person's dignity or privacy or be contrary to the rules of fair competition between firms;
Amendment 80 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Stresses the need for consumers to be duly informed fully when they accept advertising in exchange for discounts based on behavioural marketing techniques;
Amendment 84 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 – indent 2
Paragraph 16 – indent 2
– prohibit the systematic, indiscriminate sending ofgive users the option of stating that they do not agree to receive text message advertisements to allon their mobile phone userss when the latter are within the coverage area of an advertising poster equipped with Bluetooth technology without their prior consentand lay down rules governing that option;
Amendment 90 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 – indent 4
Paragraph 16 – indent 4
– require advertisements sent by e-mail to containinclude an automatic link enabling the recipient to refuse allunsubscribe from the mailing list for further advertising messages;
Amendment 93 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 – indent 6
Paragraph 16 – indent 6
– encourage the use of default settings – for computer systems sold to the public and for social networking services – that meet the strictest data protection standards, promoting the authentication of first-time users so that they can be identified by the relevant authorities in the event that the service in question is misused in breach of the law, and only in that event;
Amendment 102 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 – indent 8
Paragraph 16 – indent 8
– restrict online alcohol advertising to the websites of industry professionals, local authorities and tourist offices, while prohibiting intrusive advertising practices;
Amendment 115 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Calls on the Commission to propose extremely stringent measures against forms of online communication and advertising that may – surreptitiously or otherwise – promote child pornography or facilitate the online grooming of minors for sexual purposes, including in the context of the current review of Directive 2006/24/EC;
Amendment 120 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls for children’s specific interests to be free from targeted advertisingon the Member States to regulate the techniques used in advertising that targets children’s specific interests, having due regard to the distinctive features of child development and the associated psychological, social and behavioural dynamics, which may vary from state to state;
Amendment 124 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 – indent 2
Paragraph 20 – indent 2
– devise information campaigns on consumers’ rights in respect of advertising, including the use of their personal data, and to develop educational material explaining how they can protect their privacy on the internet and what they can do to put a stop to any situation that undermines their privacy or dignity;