Tag Archives: Compliance FTC
The Price for ‘Predatory’ Publishing? $50 Million
The Price for ‘Predatory’ Publishing? $50 Million By Alex Brandon/Associated Press Following a complaint by the F.T.C., a federal judge has ordered a large publisher of online scientific journals to change its business practices — and to pay an enormous judgment. …
Jewelers must say whether diamonds are mined or synthetic
Jewelers must say whether diamonds are mined or synthetic By Diane Bartz and Barbara Lewis The U.S. Federal Trade Commission, which investigates allegations of deceptive advertising, has sent warning letters to eight companies to insist they distinguish in advertisements between …
FTC announces inquiry into the privacy practices of broadband providers
FTC announces inquiry into the privacy practices of broadband providers By Makena Kelley The Federal Trade Commission announced a broad inquiry into the privacy practices of internet service providers requesting large companies like AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile to hand over nonpublic …
Federal Trade Commission Advises You to Protect Yourself Against Medicare Scams
Federal Trade Commission Advises You to Protect Yourself Against Medicare Scams By Space Coast Daily The FTC worked with AARP to create a series of videos about imposter scams – including Medicare scams, IRS imposters and robocalls. The FTC worked …
Most Chrome Extensions Have No Listed Privacy Policy
Most Chrome Extensions Have No Listed Privacy Policy By Michael Kan Chrome extensions can certainly be useful, but many of them have no easily accessible privacy policies, according to new research. The security firm Duo published an analysis of 120,463 extensions and apps in …
The FTC is challenging fake Amazon reviews
The FTC is challenging fake Amazon reviews By Daniel Keyes The FTC targeted Cure Encapsulations, Inc. which sells a weight-loss supplement that is incorrectly associated with weight loss and poses medical risks, according to The Verge and its owner for their actions …
The U.S. government fined the app now known as TikTok $5.7 million for illegally collecting children’s data
The U.S. government fined the app now known as TikTok $5.7 million for illegally collecting children’s data By Craig Timberg and Tony Romm Federal regulators fined social media app Musical.ly now known as TikTok $5.7 million for illegally collecting the names, …
At Least One Iowan Impacted by Insurance Provider the FTC Calls ‘Sham’
At Least One Iowan Impacted by Insurance Provider the FTC Calls ‘Sham’ By Ben Oldach At least one Iowa man thinking he’s getting health insurance has fallen victim to what the Federal Trade Commission calls a “deceptive scheme”. According to …
Sprint sues AT&T over the company’s use of ‘5G E’ claims false advertising
Sprint sues AT&T over the company’s use of ‘5G E’ claims false advertising By Eli Blumenthal AT&T’s calling its latest 4G LTE network “5G E” isn’t just drawing the ire of tech media and fans. It’s now drawing fire from Sprint …
Experts warn of scams during tax season
Experts warn of scams during tax season By Amy Kawata Tax season is underway. While many people are preparing to file, one thing they might not be accounting for are scammers that could be attempting to steal their next victim’s …
