The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced a settlement with Zoom Video Communications, Inc. (Zoom) after allegations that Zoom misled users through deceptive and unfair practices that made users believe their...more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced a settlement with First Data Merchant Services, LLC (First Data) and Chi “Vincent” Ko, one of its executives, for a little over $40.2 million after allegations that First...more
The BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division (NAD) announced April 2, 2020, that it has launched a new fast-track challenge process called the Fast-Track SWIFT (short of Single Well-Defined Issue Fast Track)...more
Comparative safety claims can be a powerful advertising tool, especially when regarding products consumers cannot test themselves. For this reason, it is imperative that these claims are made with sound proof.
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Important information for brand protection, including recent Arent Fox News on advertising and marketing issues, as well as headlines that matter for privacy and data security.
FTC Investigates Financial Products Review Site...more
3/13/2020
/ Advertising ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
Consumer Financial Products ,
Data Breach ,
EU-US Privacy Shield ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Financial Services Industry ,
FTC Endorsement Guidelines ,
Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) ,
NARB ,
NIST ,
Personal Data ,
Popular
As comparison sites become more popular, the fine print becomes increasingly important for both consumers and companies.
As one recent US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) settlement reminds us, companies that want to boast...more
The FTC alleged that UrthBox did not disclose that some consumers received compensation, including free snack boxes, to post positive reviews.
In addition, UrthBox offered “free” trial boxes during this time that resulted...more
The FTC filed a lawsuit against YouTube, alleging that the company illegally collected personal information from children in violation of COPPA. In September, the FTC and New York Attorney General announced a settlement. As...more
Right to repair laws have come in and out of the public eye over the last decade. While many of the earliest laws covered only specific industries, such as the automotive and farm equipment industries, many states are looking...more
11/27/2019
/ Cell Phones ,
Diagnostic Tests ,
Electronic Devices ,
Electronics ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Laptop Computers ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Magnuson-Moss Act ,
Manufacturers ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Right to Repair ,
State Legislatures ,
Summary of Consumer Rights ,
Television ,
Third-Party Service Provider ,
Video Games ,
Warranties
FBI Issues Updated Ransomware Guidance -
A recent report from New Zealand-based cybersecurity firm Emsisoft has revealed the extent to which ransomware is being used in cyberattacks in the United States. The first 9 months...more
11/21/2019
/ Advertising to Minors ,
Bilateral Agreements ,
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
China ,
CLOUD Act ,
Comment Period ,
COPPA ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Collection ,
Data Protection Authority ,
EU ,
False Advertising ,
FBI ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Germany ,
Guidance Update ,
Influencers ,
Personal Information ,
Popular ,
Privacy Laws ,
Proposed Regulation ,
Ransomware ,
Social Media ,
Social Networks ,
State Attorneys General ,
State Data Privacy Laws ,
UK ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
The Federal Trade Commission recently hosted a public workshop to explore whether to update the rule implementing the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA Rule) in light of evolving business practices in the online...more
11/7/2019
/ Actual or Constructive Knowledge ,
COPPA ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Online Advertisements ,
Online Platforms ,
Online Safety for Children ,
Parental Consent ,
Persistent Identifiers ,
Public Workshops ,
Safe Harbors ,
Social Networks
Inside the Privacy Shield Annual Review -
Dozens of senior US and EU government officials were joined by officials from data protection authorities in Austria, Bulgaria, France, Germany and Hungary to discuss whether the...more
10/9/2019
/ Audio Recording ,
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
Credit Cards ,
Data Breach ,
Data Collection ,
Data Protection Authority ,
Email ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Equifax ,
EU ,
EU-US Privacy Shield ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Hackers ,
Identity Theft ,
Personal Information ,
Popular ,
Schrems I & Schrems II ,
Settlement ,
Software ,
Spam ,
Technology Sector ,
UK ,
UK Employment Appeal Tribunal ,
Unfair Dismissal
The US Federal Trade Commission is considering changes to the rules governing negative option offers, including automatic renewals. A “negative option” is an offer for goods or services in which a consumer’s inaction...more
Delta Sues Software Provider Over Data Breach -
Delta Airlines sued its customer service chat provider, [24]7.ai Inc., in New York federal court accusing it of lax digital security practices that allowed a hacker to steal...more
9/12/2019
/ California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
Canada ,
Consent Order ,
Data Breach ,
Delta Airlines ,
Email ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Popular ,
Settlement ,
Software ,
Statutory Violations ,
Swiss Privacy Shield ,
Third-Party Service Provider ,
UK Employment Appeal Tribunal ,
Video Recordings ,
WISP
Equifax to Pay up to $700 Million as Part of Settlement for 2017 Data Breach -
Equifax has agreed to pay at least $575 million, and potentially up to $700 million, as part of a global settlement with the FTC, the CFPB, and...more
8/13/2019
/ Amended Regulation ,
Brazil ,
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
Canada ,
Capital One ,
Comment Period ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
COPPA ,
Data Breach ,
Equifax ,
EU ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Popular ,
Privacy Laws ,
Proposed Amendments ,
Public Hearing ,
Security and Privacy Controls ,
Settlement ,
Websites
Operators of a negative option scam recently settled FTC charges for offering “risk-free” trials and then charging full price for the trial product and enrolling consumers in a continuous subscription without obtaining...more
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FTC Takes Action Against Companies Falsely Claiming Compliance With International Privacy Agreements -
The FTC reached a settlement with a background screening company over allegations it falsely claimed...more
7/16/2019
/ Accreditation ,
Advertising ,
Annual Reports ,
Asia Pacific ,
Automotive Industry ,
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
Code of Conduct ,
Consumer Information ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Cookies ,
Cross-Border Transactions ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Security ,
Enforcement Actions ,
EU ,
EU-US Privacy Shield ,
European Data Protection Board (EDPB) ,
False Statements ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
International Data Transfers ,
Internet Service Providers (ISPs) ,
Legal Representatives ,
New Rules ,
NIST ,
Popular ,
Prior Express Consent ,
Privacy Laws ,
Private Right of Action ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Right of Access ,
Right to Be Forgotten ,
Right to Control ,
Settlement ,
State Legislatures ,
Targeted Digital Advertising ,
Third-Party Service Provider ,
UK ,
UK ICO
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently released updated data security guidance in connection with a proposed settlement with LightYear Dealer Technologies, LLC (dba DealerBuilt), a service provider for the auto dealer...more
6/26/2019
/ Automotive Industry ,
Car Dealerships ,
Data Breach ,
Data Security ,
Data Storage ,
Electronically Stored Information ,
Encryption ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Gramm-Leach-Blilely Act ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Settlement ,
Third-Party Service Provider ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices