Privacy, Consumer Protection, Antitrust & Trade Regulation

FTC Sends COPPA Update Educational Letters

by BuckleySandler LLP on 5/22/2013

On May 15, the FTC announced that it sent letters to businesses to help them comply with new requirements under the revised Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) rule....more

New SEC Identity Theft Red Flag Regulations Call Attention to Investment Advisers

by Charles Hertlein, Jr. | Dinsmore & Shohl LLP on 5/21/2013

It is probably fair to say most registered investment advisers, at least those below a certain size, did not pay a great deal of attention to the anti-identity theft, or “red flag” rules jointly adopted by the Federal Trade...more

Advertising Law -- May 16, 2013

by Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 5/17/2013

In This Issue: Linda Goldstein to Provide Insight on FTC’s Dot Com Dislosure Guidance at Upcoming Bloomberg BNA Webinar; “All Natural” False Ad Suits Continue, Stalled; Wake Up! FDA Considers Caffeinated Foods;...more

FTC Approves Order Settling Data Breach Charges

by BuckleySandler LLP on 5/15/2013

On May 3, the FTC approved a final order settling charges against a California-based cord blood bank firm alleged to have violated the FTC Act by failing to use reasonable and appropriate procedures for handling customers’...more

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

FTC: Data Brokers That Compile Tenant Data May Be Covered by FCRA

by Jeff Ifrah on 5/6/2013

On April 3, 2013, the Federal Trade Commission issued a press release that marks yet another step in its continuing trend of actions involving data brokers and data providers. As we have noted in earlier blog posts, the...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 Law - Apr 25, 2013

by Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 4/26/2013

- Marc Roth Invited to Present on Privacy Issues in Marketing at NYC Bar CLE Program: On May 3, 2013, the New York City Bar Center for CLE and the Brand Activation Association (formerly the Promotion Marketing...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

Advertising Law -- Apr 18, 2013

by Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 4/18/2013

In This Issue: No Rest for the NAD, As it Decides Multiple Mattress Disputes; Fur Sure? Retailers Make Faux Faux Fur Claims; Got Settlement? Muscle Milk Suit Settles for $5.3 Million; TCPA Class Actions Prohibited in New...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 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

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

by Ropes & Gray LLP on 3/20/2013

On March 11, 2013, the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts ruled in Tyler v. Michaels Stores, Inc. that a retailer’s collection of ZIP codes while processing credit cards can violate Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 93, § 105(a), a...more

FTC Issues Report On Mobile Payment Consumer Protections

by BuckleySandler LLP on 3/20/2013

On March 8, the FTC released a report on mobile payments by consumers. The report, based on a FTC workshop held in April 2012, focuses on financial, security, and privacy consumer protections. The FTC encourages companies to...more

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FTC Sends COPPA Update Educational Letters

New SEC Identity Theft Red Flag Regulations Call Attention to Investment Advisers

Advertising Law -- May 16, 2013

FTC Approves Order Settling Data Breach Charges

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

FTC: Data Brokers That Compile Tenant Data May Be Covered by FCRA

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 Law - Apr 25, 2013

War of Words Regarding Implementation of Amendments to COPPA – UPDATE

FTC Balances Privacy, Connectivity Needs

Advertising Law -- Apr 18, 2013

Concerns About Databases Of Retail Employee Thefts

FTC Final Order Prohibits Epic Marketplace From "History Sniffing"

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

FTC Issues Report On Mobile Payment Consumer Protections

Tips for Mobile App Privacy Compliance [Video]

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