Tag Archives: FTC Compliance

Apple Bans Hundreds of iPhone Apps

Way to be proactive Apple! This week Apple removed hundreds of apps from the iTunes App Store that secretly collected personal information from anyone who downloaded them.

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Ultimeyes agrees to stop claiming its app improves vision

The FTC continues its examination of health-related apps finding Ultimeye guilty of deceptive advertising.

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“Green” Certifications and Seals Do Not Have FTC Approval

On September 14, FTC staff sent warning letters to five providers of environmental certification seals and 32 businesses that display them online, alerting them to the agency’s concerns that the seals may be deceptive and may not comply with the FTC’s Gre

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APPS ARE NOT EXEMPT

Although this article about Apps, is not about a company being ‘busted it is a clear reminder that Apps are not exempt from the reach of the FTC. If you are in the business of Apps, or your product has an App, you want to make sure that you are covered and compliant – especially when it comes to childrens’ Apps and privacy disclosures.

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Affiliate FTC Compliance: Are You Doing Enough? – By Mason Smith – Affiliate Magazine

If you are like us here at FTC Guardian, and you have an Affiliate program, this article is a great reminder that such programs are considered part of our marketing practices and being montiored by the FTC as well.

Is your affiliate program compliant with FTC regulations? It can be, by knowing the facts and establishing a process.

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Marketing 360 Reviews Deceptive Native Advertising

Review of Cogniq’s Native Advertising Campaign and the need for regulation.

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Walmart Website Riddled with Deceptive Made in USA Claims | Truth In Advertising

Walmart Website Riddled with Deceptive Made in USA Claims. How they were caught and what they are doing about it.

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FTC Compliance: What It’s Like To Get Sued By The FTC… And What You Can Do About It!

FTC Compliance – What It’s Like To Get Sued By The FTC… And What To Do About It! By Chip Cooper, Esq. If you sell products or services online to consumers or to the work-at-home market, you’re subject to the …

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Tragic (Legal) Mistake 1: Your Failure To Substantiate Ad Claims Causes The FTC To Freeze Your Bank Accounts

Your Failure To Substantiate Ad Claims Causes The FTC To Freeze Your Bank Accounts… Even Though You Were Truthful! By Chip Cooper, Esq. What Is False Advertising? In short, false advertising consists of an ad claim that is either – * …

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Tragic (Legal) Mistake 2: Your Testimonials Gets You Sued By The FTC For Big Bucks

Tragic (Legal) Mistake 2: Your Testimonials Gets You Sued By The FTC For Big Bucks By Chip Cooper, Esq. Your Failure To Follow The FTC Disclosure Rules For Testimonials On Your Website, Blog, and Social Media Platforms Gets You Sued …

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