The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently reached two settlements in actions against data brokers concerning their use of consumer location data and banning them from collecting, using, or selling consumer location data...more
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) proposes expanding the Negative Option Rule to all subscription agreements. The FTC, in a 3-1 vote with Commissioner Christine S. Wilson (R) dissenting, published a notice...more
The INFORM ACT represents a legislative effort to protect consumers from unknowingly purchasing stolen, counterfeit, or unsafe consumer products from online sellers. With a June 27, 2023 compliance deadline, operators of...more
World events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, have accelerated the need for business operations to grow more digitally reliant and driven. As the global network grows and becomes more interconnected, privacy and...more
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The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has settled charges brought against Fashion Nova, LLC (Fashion Nova) under Section 5(a) of the FTC Act for failure to publish negative product reviews on its website. This edition of...more
A new FTC policy eliminates the requirement to obtain parental consent to collect a recording of a child’s voice in certain circumstances....more
A recent update of the FTC’s COPPA compliance plan for businesses focuses on internet-connected toys and devices aimed at children; FBI issues a Public Service Announcement with a similar focus....more