Google announces Misrepresentation policy update

Google Ads is updating the unacceptable business pactices portion of its Misrepresentation policy.

From March, this section will include:

• “Enticing users to part with money or information by impersonating or falsely implying affiliation with or endorsement by a public figure, brand, or organization.”

Enforcement. Google will begin enforcing this policy in March for advertisers outside of France. For advertisers in France, Google will begin enforcing this policy in April.

Violation penalty. If Google finds your in violation of this policy, it will will suspend your Google Ads accounts without prior warning. Additionally, you will not be allowed to advertise with Google again.

Why we care. If any of your ads violate this policy, it is crucial to take corrective action immediately before Google begins enforcing these new rules. Failure to do so may result in the suspension of your account, and a permanent ban on advertising with Google.

What Google is saying. Google said in a statement:

• “We take violations of this policy very seriously and consider them egregious.”
• “Please review this policy to determine whether or not any of your ads fall in scope of the policy, and if so, remove those ads before the relevant enforcement date.”

Deep dive. Read Google’s announcement in full for more information.