If you want to run political ads or ads about controversial social topics on Meta, you must first get authorised by Meta and include a clear disclosure showing who paid for the ad.
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This requirement directly affects political transparency for consumers, who are entitled under election integrity standards to know who is funding political advertising they see on social media.
Consumers who see political or issue-based ads on Facebook or Instagram should be able to see a 'Paid for by' disclaimer identifying the sponsor; if this disclaimer is absent, the ad may violate Meta's policies and can be reported.
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"Ads that are political in nature or related to social issues must comply with Meta's specific policies for political advertising, including authorization requirements and disclaimers that identify who is responsible for the ad.— Excerpt from Meta Ads's Meta Advertising Policies
1) REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: Political advertising online is regulated by the Federal Election Commission (FEC) under 52 U.S.C. §30101 et seq. (FECA) in the US, requiring disclosure of political ad sponsors. EU DSA Art. 26(2) specifically requires transparency in political advertising including targeting parameters. UK Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 (PPERA) and the Online Safety Act impose additional UK-specific requirements. The EU is also implementing a dedicated Regulation on the Transparency and Targeting of Political Advertising (2023/2/EU). 2)
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This requirement directly affects political transparency for consumers, who are entitled under election integrity standards to know who is funding political advertising they see on social media.
Consumers who see political or issue-based ads on Facebook or Instagram should be able to see a 'Paid for by' disclaimer identifying the sponsor; if this disclaimer is absent, the ad may violate Meta's policies and can be reported.
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