There has been an uptick in congressional inquiries regarding privacy concerns in the IoT space. And most recently in the gaming world of augmented reality. On Tuesday, Senator Al Franken (D-Minn.) initiated a congressional...more
On June 23, the FTC updated its consumer information page to provide updated guidance on “Online Tracking.” The updated guidance is intended to provide consumers with information on different methods of tracking, how they...more
This week, a dozen mobile app developers received warning letters from the FTC concerning audio monitoring software used in their apps, but not clearly disclosed to consumers.
The app developers allegedly used software...more
Earlier this week, the FTC issued orders to nine credit card and payment security auditors in an effort to gain insight into data security compliance auditing and its role in protecting consumers’ information and privacy....more
Yesterday, the FTC announced that it had entered into a settlement agreement with Taiwan-based computer hardware manufacturer ASUSTeK Computer Inc., resolving allegations that the company failed to take reasonable steps to...more
Last Tuesday, February 2, 2016, the European Commission announced that it approved the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield (“Privacy Shield”), an agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce establishing a new framework for...more
On January 6, 2016, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released a report on the growing use of “big data” which discusses potential benefits and risks to big data use and offers practical and legal considerations for...more
1/13/2016
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After four years of litigation, this past Wednesday, Wyndham Worldwide Corporation and three of its subsidiaries (collectively, “Wyndham”) settled the Federal Trade Commission’s (“FTC”) allegations that the global...more
12/16/2015
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On November 5, the FTC hosted its second “Start With Security” event in Austin, Texas in an effort to provide companies with practical tips and strategies for implementing effective data security....more
On October 30, 2015, the FTC held a workshop on lead generation to explore online lead generation in various industries. Lead generation, also called performance marketing, is the process of identifying or cultivating...more
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit this week affirmed the authority of the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC” or “Commission”) to enforce against companies that lack reasonable cybersecurity practices. Prior to...more
8/28/2015
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Last week, the FTC sent a closing letter to Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) relating to the agency’s investigation over whether Morgan Stanley engaged in unfair or deceptive acts or practices by failing to...more
The FTC recently revised its “What People are Asking” page, a source of informal guidance relating to the FTC’s Endorsement Guides. The Endorsement Guides were last revised in 2009. The FAQ revisions are intended to address...more
Last week, the Federal Trade Commission announced its first settlement with a retail tracking company, resolving allegations that Nomi Technologies, Inc., a micro-location platform that provides analytics services to...more