Would you like some milk with those website cookies? We know the common privacy joke. However, website cookies and online tracking technologies (collectively, “cookies”) are increasingly no joking manner as they can create...more
9/26/2024
/ Advertising ,
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
Compliance ,
Consent ,
Cookie Banners ,
Cookies ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Opt-In ,
Opt-Outs ,
PHI ,
Privacy Laws ,
State Privacy Laws ,
Web Tracking ,
Websites
Anyone who has ever browsed Instagram® or TikTok® (or any parent with phone-addicted kids) realizes that music is an integral part of short-form video social media. Content creators record a few minutes or even a few seconds...more
11/9/2023
/ Advertising ,
Affirmative Defenses ,
Brand ,
Copyright ,
Copyright Infringement ,
Copyright Litigation ,
Fair Use ,
Influencers ,
Instagram ,
Music ,
Music Industry ,
Musical Sound Recordings ,
Online Advertisements ,
Social Media ,
Social Networks ,
Sony ,
Terms of Use ,
TikTok
In brief: The FTC has sent hundreds of advertisers (including high profile retailers, manufacturers, agencies, and other large businesses) across assorted industries a Notice of Penalty Offenses. The Notice warns recipients...more
10/22/2021
/ Advertising ,
Endorsements ,
Enforcement ,
Enforcement Priorities ,
False Advertising ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Influencers ,
Marketing ,
Notice of Violation ,
Social Networks ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has unequivocally signaled this month that compliant endorsements on social media remain a high priority for this US consumer protection agency because endorsements carry weight and affect...more
It is often considered difficult for endorsers to make appropriate disclosures of their paid partnership with a brand within the confines of social media. Instagram has announced it will try to help make disclosures around...more