Google implements new ad policies ahead of US election

Google has updated its policies around advertising ahead of the US Presidential election later this year.

The policies relate to hacked political materials as well as concealing or misrepresenting your identity online when advertising about politics, social issues or matters of public concern.

Google is gearing up for the US election 

The US election is due to take place in November amid a global pandemic and civil unrest. Fellow internet giant Twitter has banned political advertising, with CEO Jack Dorsey saying during his company’s financial results that political reach should be earned, not paid for.