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FTC Announces Settlements with Two Mobile App Providers
Today, the Federal Trade Commission announced settlements with two mobile app makers that allegedly failed to provide reasonable security for the personal information collected in connection with their apps. In…
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FTC Judgment Adds to Growing Number of Medical Food Regulatory Actions
The Federal Trade Commission announced recently that it obtained a $2.2 million judgment against Wellness Support Network, Inc., and its two principals. The company claimed that its products, Diabetes Pack…
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Members of Congress Target Outlet Mall Pricing
Last Thursday, four members of Congress sent a letter to the FTC Chairwoman expressing concerns that consumers are being deceived by pricing at outlet stores and asking the FTC to investigate potential violations…
Privacy & Information Security Law Blog
FTC Announces Settlement with Twelve Companies Falsely Claiming Compliance with the Safe Harbor Framework
On January 21, 2014, the Federal Trade Commission announced settlements with twelve companies (ranging from technology and accounting companies to consumer products manufacturers and NFL teams) that allegedly falsely claimed…
Inside Privacy
FTC Announces $32.5M Settlement with Apple, Inc., May Be Seen as Expanding its “Unfairness” Authority
The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) recently announced a settlement with Apple, Inc. over allegations that the company billed parents and other account holders for children’s in-app activities without obtaining the…
Privacy & Information Security Law Blog
FTC Settles with Apple for Kids’ In-App Purchases
On January 15, 2014, the Federal Trade Commission announced a proposed settlement with Apple Inc. stemming from allegations that the company billed consumers for mobile app charges incurred by children…
The Data Advisor
FTC Settlement with Flashlight App Requires Extensive Disclosures Outside of the Privacy Policy to Collect and Share Geolocation Information
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced on December 5, 2013, that Goldenshores Technologies, LLC and its managing member, Erik M. Geidl, agreed to a proposed settlement over claims that Goldenshores,…
Inside Privacy
FTC Announces Settlement With Accretive Health Over Data Breach
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced a settlement with Accretive Health, Inc., a provider of medical billing and revenue management services to hospitals. The FTC’s complaint alleged that Accretive…
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FTC to Media: Time to Lose Some Pounds
Just in time for the New Year, as thousands of people are making weight loss resolutions and searching for ways to stick to them, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released…
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FTC Settles Charges Against Flashlight App Maker
Yesterday, the FTC announced a settlement with Goldenshores Technologies, a company that makes the most-downloaded flashlight app on the Android platform. The FTC alleged that Goldenshores violated Section 5 of…