In the United States, practices like this fall under the Federal Trade Commission&#x27;s authority.  They offer guidance here: <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.ftc.gov&#x2F;system&#x2F;files&#x2F;documents&#x2F;plain-language&#x2F;bus41-dot-com-disclosures-information-about-online-advertising.pdf" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.ftc.gov&#x2F;system&#x2F;files&#x2F;documents&#x2F;plain-language&#x2F;bu...</a><p>It looks like some of the Globe&#x27;s practices are toeing the line.  They probably have a bunch of lawyers making sure they aren&#x27;t crossing the line and are obeying the letter of the law but not the spirit.