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Social Media Influencers Could Be Required to Admit They Retouch Their Photos

By Dinell·January 13, 2022

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It Might Soon Be Illegal To Post Edited Images Without A Disclaimer On Social Media

A new bill would require social media influencers to disclose if they digitally alter their photos in any way. Under the proposed UK law, anyone who is paid to post on social media would have to be “honest and upfront” about any edits in their images, according to Sky News.

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Conservative MP politician Dr. Luke Evans introduced the “Digitally Altered Body Image Bill” to the British Parliament this week in response to something he’s noticed as a physician: ”One…

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