Tag Archives: Disclosures
FTC to launch a probe into private practices of US internet providers
FTC to launch a probe into private practices of US internet providers By Paroma Bhattacharya It a crucial step towards regulating and monitoring how much quantity of consumer data ISPs can collect The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reportedly announced that …
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 …
The FTC Is Gunning For Greater Powers To Deal With The Data-Driven Economy
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, …
Gmail’s new ‘confidential mode’ offers more privacy controls — but don’t get too comfortable
Gmail’s new ‘confidential mode’ offers more privacy controls — but don’t get too comfortable By Jaclyn Cosgrove In rolling out major updates to Gmail, Google announced that the popular email service will soon feature a new “confidential mode” that promises …
The 7 Legal Rules Your Emails Must Follow
The 7 Legal Rules Your Emails Must Follow By Susan Gunelius As an email marketer, you need to comply with laws that were put in place to protect consumers. While it might be tempting to buy a list of email addresses …
Facebook could theoretically owe the FTC $7.1 trillion for recent data scandals
Facebook could theoretically owe the FTC $7.1 trillion for recent data scandals By Rachel Kaser Facebook might soon have a bigger adversary: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which could put Facebook on the hook for more money than even its redoubtable …
Does Checking In Mean You Check Your Privacy at the Door?
Does Checking In Mean You Check Your Privacy at the Door? By Patrick J. Kiger You might think that a “Do Not Disturb” sign on your hotel or motel room doorknob guarantees that you’ll be left alone. But since a gunman on …
