Commission seeks to enhance consumer protections against fraud. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has asked for public input on how it can enhance collaboration with state attorneys general…
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FTC Enforces Order Against False “Made in USA” Claims
Motorcross and ATV parts maker misled customers regarding the origins of products. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently issued its final ruling against Cycra, a manufacturer of motocross…
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Mastercard Ordered to Stop Blocking Competition
FTC finalizes consent ordering for illegal business tactics, restricting debit payment transactions. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized a consent order that addresses Mastercard’s illegal tactics which…
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FTC Orders Tech Provider to Stop Gathering Student Data
Edmodo found to be violating protections to children’s information. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has ordered education technology provider Edmodo to halt the collection of unnecessary personal data…
Read MoreLegislation Would Reform Federal Trade Commission
Bill would require commissioners to be bipartisan. The Fair and Balanced FTC Act, a bill that would reform the Federal Trade Commission, has been introduced by Representative Scott…
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FTC Proposes Changes to Protect Health Data
Agency opens public comments for updates to Health Breach Notification Rule. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) seeks feedback on proposed changes to the Health Breach Notification Rule (HBNR),…
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Judge Dismisses FTC Case Against Kochava, Inc
The court grants the FTC the opportunity to refile. Judge Lynn Winmill dismissed the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) lawsuit against Kochava, Inc., a data broker that makes money…
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FTC Claims Meta Violated Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act
Facebook’s Messenger Kids app fails approved contact promise. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed new restrictions to prevent Meta from circulating data from minors, alleging that the company’s…
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FTC Permanently Bans Firms from Debt Relief After Scams
The defendants who defrauded credit card debtors must surrender assets. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) successfully sued operators of a credit card debt relief scheme that was located…
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FTC Issues Letters on Eyeglass Rule
Prescribers must provide prescriptions must be provided to patients. The Federal Trade Commission has issued cease and desist letters to thirty-seven eyeglass prescribers, including ophthalmologist and optometrists, alerting…
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