Tag Archives: FTC Compliance
Disney sued for allegedly spying on children through 42 gaming apps
Disney sued for allegedly spying on children through 42 gaming apps By Dani Deahl A federal class action lawsuit filed in California alleges that the Walt Disney Company is violating privacy protection laws by collecting children’s personal information from 42 …
Meet the 15 Stars Whose (Undisclosed) #Spon Brought the FTC’s Wrath on Instagram
Meet the 15 Stars Whose (Undisclosed) #Spon Brought the FTC’s Wrath on Instagram By Bettina Mangiaracina Now that Fyre Festival co-founder Billy McFarland is charged with fraud, this is the perfect time to list off those top 15 influencers who promoted …
Sex, Lies… And a Dumb Mistake Your Blog Website Can’t Afford
Sex, Lies… And a Dumb Mistake Your Blog Website Can’t Afford By Chip Cooper, Esq Does your website incorporate a blog or forum – where users may post text or files? If so, are you liable if your users post …
Do Athletes Have to Tell Us When Their Posts Are #sponsored?
Do Athletes Have to Tell Us When Their Posts Are #sponsored? By Deidra Dionne Social media influencers still fall in grey area of advertising rules. It’s subtle. You may not have even noticed it. Just a small hashtag athletes are using …
Your Ignorance Of Privacy-Protected Information Causes Massive FTC Fines
Your Ignorance Of Privacy-Protected Information Causes Massive FTC Fines You Don’t Know What Information Is Privacy-Protected & What To Do About It! (Hint – Social Media And Mobile Apps Are Huge Traps For the Unwary!!) By Chip Cooper, Esq Background You’re an online entrepreneur, or …
FTC Liability Traps Internet Marketers Must Avoid With Affiliate Marketers
FTC Liability Traps Internet Marketers Must Avoid With Affiliate Marketers By Chip Cooper, Esq Internet marketers often ask: Am I liable if any of my affiliates engage in deceptive marketing practices? The answer is, it depends. This article will provide a …
Company Accused of Selling User Data Shuts Down after $104 Million Settlement
Company Accused of Selling User Data Shuts Down after $104 Million Settlement By Catalin Cimpanu The Federal Trade Commission has shut down the operator of a large network of online loan sites that promised to find people the loans with the …
3 Tips To Avoid Liability For Actions of Your Online Resellers
3 Tips To Avoid Liability For Actions of Your Online Resellers By Chip Cooper, ESQ Recent case law confirms once again: if online agreements are presented properly to end-users, they’re legally enforceable. This continuing trend is good news for websites …
