Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Science, Computers & Technology, Consumer Protection

Federal Legislation Introduced Regarding Mobile Application Privacy

by Allison Dodd, Daren M. Orzechowski | White & Case LLP on 5/15/2013

On May 9, 2013, Georgia Congressman Hank Johnson introduced the Application Privacy, Protection and Security Act of 2013 (the "Apps Act"), a bill "[t]o provide for greater transparency in and user control over the treatment...more

FTC Denies Requests to Extend Effective Date for COPPA Rule Revisions

by Ronald London | Davis Wright Tremaine LLP on 5/14/2013

The FTC has voted to retain the July 1, 2013 effective date for the revisions to its Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA Rule), shortly after issuing revised “Frequently Asked Questions” (FAQs) to aid compliance...more

FTC Confirms Expanded Kids Privacy Rule Effective Date Is July 1, 2013: Online Advertisers and Services Displaying Ads among...

by Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati on 5/10/2013

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) unanimously voted this week to keep July 1, 2013, as the effective date for the amended Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA Rule).1 The COPPA Rule applies to operators of...more

Advertising Law -- May 09, 2013

by Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 5/9/2013

Harsh Criticism for Ad Industry Over DNT - The advertising industry faced harsh criticism at a hearing held by Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D-W.V.). He addressed the implementation of a federal Do Not Track program and...more

FTC’s revised COPPA rules go into effect July 1, 2013

by Thompson Coburn LLP on 5/9/2013

On May 6, 2013, the FTC unanimously decided that the revised Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) will go into effect on July 1, 2013, as announced last December. Several industry organizations had asked the...more

FTC Votes to Keep July 1 Compliance Deadline for COPPA; California Bill Would Require Removing Children's Personal Information...

by Loeb & Loeb LLP on 5/8/2013

The Federal Trade Commission voted unanimously this week to keep the July 1, 2013, compliance date for the new COPPA Rule. Representatives from several industry groups had asked the FTC to delay the compliance date to give...more

FTC on COPPA: No Delay

by Mintz Levin - Privacy & Security on 5/7/2013

This afternoon, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) unanimously rejected requests from industry organizations to delay the July 1 date for compliance with the amendments to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)....more

FTC Staff Updates its COPPA FAQs, Providing Crucial Guidance for Covered Operators

by D. Reed Freeman, Jr., Julie O'Neill | Morrison & Foerster LLP on 5/6/2013

Last week, the staff of the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) issued crucial reading for operators of websites, apps, plug-ins, ad networks and other online services (together, “Services”) that are subject to its recently...more

Tips for Mobile App Privacy Compliance [Video]

by Fenwick & West LLP on 4/30/2013

Increasingly, privacy is a big concern in app development. California and other jurisdictions are ramping up enforcement efforts around existing privacy laws. For example, the California attorney general has recently taken...more

FTC Seeks Input On Privacy, Security Implications Of Connected Consumer Devices

by BuckleySandler LLP on 4/30/2013

On April 17, the FTC requested input on the consumer privacy and security issues posed by the connectivity of consumer devices in advance of a public workshop to be held on November 21, 2013. The request notes that connected...more

FTC Updates COPPA FAQs

by BuckleySandler LLP on 4/30/2013

On April 25, the FTC issued updated FAQs on the recently amended Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act Rule. ...more

FTC, Rent-to-Own Stores Settle Charges of Spying on Consumers Via Rented Computers

by Jeff Ifrah on 4/29/2013

The Federal Trade Commission recently approved nine final orders that settle charges against seven rent-to-own stores and a software design firm and its principals. The charges stemmed from shocking allegations that the...more

Advertising News & Analysis - April 18, 2013

by Ellen Traupman Berge, Jeffrey D. Knowles, Amy Ralph Mudge, Jonathan L. Pompan, Gregory J. Sater, Randal M. Shaheen | Venable LLP on 4/29/2013

In this issue: - FTC Chairwoman Addresses AAF’s Advertising on the Hill Day, Provides Broad Guidance - Bringing a Legal Challenge? Expect One in Return - NAD Says Doctor-Recommended Claims Need a Second...more

War of Words Regarding Implementation of Amendments to COPPA – UPDATE

by Mintz Levin - Privacy & Security on 4/25/2013

UPDATE — The Federal Trade Commission has published its promised COPPA FAQs - ..Volley #1 - Trade Associations to FTC: Please Delay! - The long-awaited amendments to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection...more

FTC Balances Privacy, Connectivity Needs

by Monica S. Desai, MIchael Drobac, Melodi Gates, Deborah Lodge | Patton Boggs LLP on 4/23/2013

While “smart” devices provide a wealth of consumer benefits, they pose risks to privacy and security due to their ability to collect and share personal data. In response to the increasing use and capabilities of smart...more

Concerns About Databases Of Retail Employee Thefts

by Bruce Michael Cross | Perkins Coie on 4/5/2013

On April 3, 2013, the New York Times published an article about commercial databases that contain reports from retail employers about employees who were accused of stealing from their workplaces. Other retailers, for a fee,...more

FTC Report on Mobile Payments

by Loeb & Loeb LLP on 3/27/2013

The Federal Trade Commission issued a report and recommendations for mobile payments called Paper, Plastic... or Mobile? An FTC Workshop on Mobile Payments, which is based on a workshop held by the Commission in 2012 to...more

FTC Updates Dot Com Disclosures to Address Mobile and Social Media Advertising

by Loeb & Loeb LLP on 3/27/2013

Today the Federal Trade Commission released an updated version of its 2000 guidance on how to make disclosures clear and conspicuous to avoid deception. Dot Com Disclosures: How to Make Effective Disclosures in Digital...more

The New FTC Dot Com Disclosures - the FTC Updates its Digital Advertising Guidelines for the Twitter and Facebook Age

by Fernando Bohorquez, Jr. | BakerHostetler on 3/27/2013

In what seems like a lifetime ago –and in the fast moving world of the Internet maybe it is – back in May 2000 the Federal Trade Commission issued “Dot Com Disclosures: Information about Online Advertising" to provide...more

FTC Final Order Prohibits Epic Marketplace From "History Sniffing"

by Maryanne Stanganelli | BakerHostetler on 3/26/2013

The FTC recently approved a final order settling charges against Epic Marketplace, Inc. (“Epic”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Epic Media Group, LLC. This action against Epic is another step in the FTC’s continuing efforts to...more

FTC Updates Social Media & Online Advertising Guidelines – Disavowing Settled Practices and Imposing Tighter Disclosure...

by Ropes & Gray LLP on 3/22/2013

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently released new guidance for making effective disclosures in digital advertising, proposing stricter requirements that should lead all those participating in digital advertising to...more

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Antitrust & Trade Regulation › Science, Computers & Technology › Consumer Protection

Federal Legislation Introduced Regarding Mobile Application Privacy

FTC Denies Requests to Extend Effective Date for COPPA Rule Revisions

FTC Confirms Expanded Kids Privacy Rule Effective Date Is July 1, 2013: Online Advertisers and Services Displaying Ads among...

Advertising Law -- May 09, 2013

FTC’s revised COPPA rules go into effect July 1, 2013

FTC Votes to Keep July 1 Compliance Deadline for COPPA; California Bill Would Require Removing Children's Personal Information...

FTC on COPPA: No Delay

FTC Staff Updates its COPPA FAQs, Providing Crucial Guidance for Covered Operators

Tips for Mobile App Privacy Compliance [Video]

FTC Seeks Input On Privacy, Security Implications Of Connected Consumer Devices

FTC Updates COPPA FAQs

FTC, Rent-to-Own Stores Settle Charges of Spying on Consumers Via Rented Computers

Advertising News & Analysis - April 18, 2013

War of Words Regarding Implementation of Amendments to COPPA – UPDATE

FTC Balances Privacy, Connectivity Needs

Concerns About Databases Of Retail Employee Thefts

FTC Report on Mobile Payments

FTC Updates Dot Com Disclosures to Address Mobile and Social Media Advertising

The New FTC Dot Com Disclosures - the FTC Updates its Digital Advertising Guidelines for the Twitter and Facebook Age

FTC Final Order Prohibits Epic Marketplace From "History Sniffing"

FTC Updates Social Media & Online Advertising Guidelines – Disavowing Settled Practices and Imposing Tighter Disclosure...

TechComm – FTC/UDAAP Client Alert: FTC Staff Issues Guidance on Effective Online Disclosures

New FTC Advertising Guidelines Are Worth a Review

FTC Finally Updates Its “.com Disclosures” – Welcome to the Small Screen

Massachusetts High Court Decision Regarding ZIP Codes Increases Consumer Litigation Risk for Retailers

Tips for Mobile App Privacy Compliance [Video]

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