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California DFPI Settles With Crypto Kiosk Operator for Alleged Overcharges. On February 17, the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) entered into a consent...more
3/4/2026
/ Advertising ,
Antitrust Provisions ,
California ,
Competition ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
COPPA ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Data Privacy ,
Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Digital Assets ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Scams ,
State Attorneys General
Companies are facing a growing trend of plaintiffs asserting claims that businesses’ common website technologies – including the use of cookies for website optimization, analytics, and marketing – violate pre-internet state...more
3/4/2026
/ California ,
CIPA ,
Class Action ,
Consent ,
Cookies ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Litigation Strategies ,
Privacy Laws ,
Risk Mitigation ,
State Privacy Laws ,
Web Tracking ,
Website Owner Liability ,
Wiretap Act
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) hosted a workshop on “Consumer Injuries and Benefits in the Data-Driven Economy” on February 26, featuring economists and other experts who examined how the FTC can better evaluate consumer...more
3/3/2026
/ Advertising ,
Behavioral Advertising ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Brokers ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FTC Act ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
NIST ,
Regulatory Oversight
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued guidance about how it will enforce the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). Formally titled the COPPA – Enforcement Policy Statement Promoting the Adoption of...more
2/27/2026
/ Consent ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
COPPA ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Security ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
New Guidance ,
Online Safety for Children ,
Parental Consent ,
Personal Information ,
Privacy Laws ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Rulemaking Process ,
Verification Requirements
On February 23, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division and the Federal Trade Commission announced a joint public inquiry seeking input from businesses, trade associations, and other stakeholders to help...more
2/26/2026
/ Anticompetitive Behavior ,
Antitrust Division ,
Antitrust Provisions ,
Comment Period ,
Competition ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Guidance Documents ,
Horizontal Agreements ,
Information Sharing ,
Joint Venture ,
New Guidance ,
Notice of Inquiry
Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection enforcement and regulation. We cover developments with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau...more
2/19/2026
/ Advertising ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Automatic Renewals ,
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
Consumer Protection Act ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Brokers ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Security ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Illegal Gambling ,
Licenses ,
NAD ,
New Legislation ,
Protecting Americans Data from Foreign Adversaries Act (PADFA) ,
Ransomware ,
Sensitive Personal Information ,
State Attorneys General
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced it sent warning letters to 13 data brokers on February 9, 2026, cautioning them of requirements under the Protecting Americans’ Data from Foreign Adversaries Act (PADFA) and urging...more
2/11/2026
/ Consumer Protection Laws ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Data Brokers ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
International Data Transfers ,
National Security ,
New Legislation ,
Penalties ,
Personal Data ,
Privacy Laws ,
Protecting Americans Data from Foreign Adversaries Act (PADFA)
FTC Settles with Two Business Opportunity Companies and Their Officers for Allegedly Deceptive Business Practices. On January 23, the FTC filed two stipulated orders in the U.S District Court for the Central District of...more
2/4/2026
/ Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) ,
Advertising ,
Automatic Renewals ,
Business Opportunity Laws ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Consumer Review Fairness Act (CRFA) ,
Credit Repair Services ,
Data Breach ,
Enforcement Actions ,
False Advertising ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FTC Act ,
NAD ,
Preliminary Injunctions ,
Settlement ,
State Attorneys General ,
Telemarketing ,
Telemarketing Sales Rule ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
On January 28, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) hosted an Age Verification Workshop focused in large part on the interplay between the FTC’s enforcement of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), which...more
2/2/2026
/ Biometric Information ,
COPPA ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Innovative Technology ,
Minors ,
Online Safety for Children ,
Parental Consent ,
Privacy Laws ,
Proposed Rules ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
State Legislatures ,
State Privacy Laws
FTC Sues Online Question-and-Answer Service Company and Its CEO for Allegedly Misleading Business Practices. On January 13, the FTC filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California against...more
1/22/2026
/ Algorithms ,
California ,
California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Data Privacy ,
Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
New York ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
State Attorneys General ,
State Privacy Laws ,
Telemarketing
Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), and the state level. Check out our new State...more
1/7/2026
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
COPPA ,
Data Breach ,
Earned Wage Access ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FTC Act ,
Regulation Z ,
ROSCA ,
Scams ,
Settlement ,
State Attorneys General ,
Truth in Lending Act (TILA) ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices ,
Warning Letters
As 2026 kicks off, new state privacy laws and amendments are coming into effect, the stream of privacy litigation continues to ramp up, and new AI and other data-driven technology is knocking on the door. Federal and state...more
1/6/2026
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Automated Decision Systems (ADS) ,
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
COPPA ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
International Data Transfers ,
New Legislation ,
Privacy Laws ,
Sensitive Personal Information ,
State Privacy Laws
California Senate Bill 361 (SB 361), the Defending Californians’ Act (DCA), was signed into law in October 2025, ushering in new obligations for data brokers that will be phased in over the next two years, with some...more
12/19/2025
/ Audits ,
California ,
California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) ,
Data Brokers ,
Data Privacy ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Enforcement Actions ,
New Legislation ,
Penalties ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Reporting Requirements ,
State Privacy Laws
Bipartisan Group of 42 AGs Send Letter to Technology Companies Regarding AI Chatbot Features. On December 9, the National Association for Attorneys General (NAAG) sent a letter, signed by 42 Attorneys General (AGs), to...more
12/17/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) ,
Consent Order ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
COPPA ,
Data Brokers ,
Do Not Call List ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Fees ,
FTC Act ,
GLBA Privacy ,
Gramm-Leach-Blilely Act ,
National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Robocalling ,
ROSCA ,
Rulemaking Process ,
State Attorneys General ,
Telemarketing ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
On December 11, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order titled, Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence (AI National Framework EO), which establishes a federal policy to “sustain and enhance...more
CFPB Institutes “Humility Pledge” for Supervision Division Examiners. On November 21, the CFPB announced that Supervision Division Examiners will be required to read a CFPB Humility in Supervisions Pledge prior to conducting...more
12/3/2025
/ California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Cryptoassets ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Data Brokers ,
Data Security ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
State Attorneys General ,
State Privacy Laws ,
Telecommunications ,
Telemarketing
Companies of all types are deploying chatbots using generative artificial intelligence (GenAI). While these tools offer significant potential benefits, they also present legal and regulatory risks that must be managed. GenAI...more
11/25/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Bots ,
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
COPPA ,
Data Privacy ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Management ,
State Privacy Laws ,
Wiretap Act ,
Wiretapping
In 2025, we’ve seen new and updated automatic renewal laws (ARLs) and regulations in many states, including Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, and Utah. These laws regulate...more
11/21/2025
/ Automatic Renewals ,
Compliance ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Negative Option Rule ,
New Legislation ,
Notice Requirements ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
ROSCA ,
State Attorneys General ,
Subscription Services
Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), and the state level. Check out our new State...more
11/19/2025
/ Algorithms ,
California ,
California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Data Privacy ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Fees ,
New Regulations ,
New York ,
Proposed Rules ,
State Attorneys General ,
State Privacy Laws ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
State laws regulating disclosures of fees and “total prices” have expanded, and we start our series of state consumer protection alerts with a deeper dive on key compliance obligations for these fee disclosure laws. These...more
11/14/2025
/ Class Action ,
Compliance ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Fees ,
Hospitality Industry ,
New Legislation ,
New Regulations ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
State and Local Government ,
State Attorneys General ,
State Legislatures ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
CFPB Issues Interpretive Rule Preempting State Medical Debt Reporting Bans. On October 28, the CFPB issued an interpretive rule expressing that the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) generally preempts state laws that touch on...more
11/5/2025
/ California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Consumer Reporting Agencies ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) ,
Medical Debt ,
New Regulations ,
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) ,
Online Safety for Children ,
Preemption ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
State Attorneys General ,
Subscription Services
The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) held its fall consumer protection conference last week in Washington, DC, where state Attorneys General (AGs) discussed enforcement priorities and strategies. The...more
10/30/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Data Privacy ,
Debt Collection ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Enforcement Priorities ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Hidden Fees ,
New Legislation ,
Public Health ,
State Attorneys General ,
State Privacy Laws ,
Student Loans
FTC and Nevada AG Obtain Temporary Restraining Order and Asset Freeze Against Tax Debt Relief Company, Its Affiliates, and Its Operators for Allegedly Deceptive Practices. On October 6, the FTC and Nevada Attorney General...more
10/22/2025
/ Asset Freeze ,
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Data Breach ,
Debt Relief ,
Debt-Relief Industry ,
Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FTC Act ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Request For Information ,
State Attorneys General ,
Telemarketing ,
Telemarketing Sales Rule ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
New state laws aimed at age verification and parental consent for online apps will take effect in 2026, imposing significant compliance obligations and raising enforcement risks for app developers as well as app stores....more
10/16/2025
/ App Developers ,
COPPA ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Minors ,
Mobile Apps ,
New Legislation ,
Online Safety for Children ,
Parental Consent ,
Privacy Laws ,
Private Right of Action ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Software Developers ,
State Attorneys General ,
State Legislatures ,
State Privacy Laws ,
Telecommunications
Following several years of intensive rulemaking, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) has finalized new regulations under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) that govern three critical areas: (1) mandatory...more
10/9/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Audits ,
Automated Decision Systems (ADS) ,
California ,
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
New Regulations ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Assessment ,
Risk Management