The Federal Communications Commission has created a voluntary cybersecurity labeling program, also known as the “U.S. Cyber Trust Mark program,” for wireless consumer Internet of Things (IoT) products. The FCC is seeking...more
The FTC is proposing significant changes to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) rule to place new restrictions on the use and disclosure of children’s personal information.
The COPPA Rule requires websites...more
1/24/2024
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Biometric Information ,
COPPA ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Collection ,
Data Protection ,
Data Retention ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Facial Recognition Technology ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Fingerprints ,
Marketing ,
Mobile Devices ,
Online Safety for Children ,
Parental Consent ,
Personal Information ,
Public Schools ,
Safe Harbors ,
State Education Departments ,
Text Messages ,
Third-Party ,
Transparency ,
Websites
The Federal Trade Commission has issued its updated Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising (Endorsement Guides). Last updated in 2009, the significantly revised Endorsement Guides focus on...more
7/25/2023
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Compliance ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Endorsements ,
Fake Reviews ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FTC Endorsement Guidelines ,
Online Endorsements ,
Online Reviews ,
Social Media ,
Testimonial Statements ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
The Federal Trade Commission has proposed a new rule that would make it illegal to post fake reviews and testimonials, suppress negative reviews, or pay for positive reviews....more
7/13/2023
/ Advertising ,
Celebrity Endorsements ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Endorsements ,
Fake Reviews ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FTC Act ,
FTC Endorsement Guidelines ,
Influencers ,
Marketing ,
Online Endorsements ,
Proposed Rules ,
Social Media ,
Testimonial Statements