Google hit with FTC complaint over ‘inappropriate’ kids apps By Alyssa Newcomb The Federal Trade Commission is being asked to investigate how apps that may violate federal privacy laws that dictate the data that can be collected on children ended …
Covington probiotic distributor to pay $15 million in damages over false advertising charges By Maria Clark A Maryland jury ruled unanimously in favor of a probiotic inventor who accused his former business partners and a Covington-based biomedical company of false advertisement …
Consumer groups urge FTC to investigate Google over location tracking By Emily Birnbaum A coalition of more than 75 consumer groups is urging the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate Google for allegedly manipulating Android users into having their location tracked …
The FTC Is Gunning For Greater Powers To Deal With The Data-Driven Economy By Allison Schiff There’s no point passing a comprehensive federal privacy legislation if the main enforcement agency doesn’t have the means to hold feet to the fire. Specifically, …
Federal Trade Commission Chairman Pledges to Investigate Video Game Loot Boxes By Brian Crecente FTC chairman Joseph Simons on Tuesday said he would investigate video game loot boxes to ensure that children are being protected and parents are educated on …
Arizona Attorney General Issues Warning About Deceptive Solar Flyers By Will Stone The Arizona attorney general is warning consumers about deceptive flyers advertising deals on solar panels. The flyers have the appearance of coming from a government agency. They even …
Privacy groups blast US FTC as digital ad industry ‘lapdog’ By David Mclaughlin Leading privacy watchdog groups lashed out at the US Federal Trade Commission for siding with the advertising industry as part of an initiative to update consumer-data protections. The …
Lawmakers warn of deceptive online purchasing apps By Hector Ramirez As you get ready to make those online purchases, there is a warning from lawmakers about deceptive apps. “These apps collect information that enables them to track children, tracking them …
Himalayan salt lamps are a scam By Sara Dorn Himalayan salt lamps designed to purify air and improve sleep quality are a scam, a Manhattan man claims in a new class-action lawsuit filed against a company that makes the trendy lights. …
New international standard for the Internet of Things By Tim Sandle The Internet of Things continues to grow at a rapid pace. Most applications deploy existing technology and combines this by connecting devices together so that business operations can be …
