Court decision bars company and CEO from healthcare marketing, orders restitution to consumers. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has secured a $195 million judgment against Simple Health Plans…
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FTC Proposes Ban on Individual AI Impersonation as Fraud Concerns Rise
The agency is also looking to strengthen its enforcement against scammers. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has requested public feedback on a proposed rule that would prohibit individual…
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FTC Announces Settlement Requirements in Data Breach
The South Carolina-based company must delete unnecessary data and increase security measures. The Federal Trade Commission has reached a settlement with Blackbaud, Inc., over charges that inadequate security…
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DOT Supports FTC Protections Against Predatory Towing
The department urged the FTC to implement additional restrictions curbing junk fees. The Department of Transportation expressed support for policies banning junk fees, especially with regard to the…
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FTC Supports Amazon’s Withdrawal from iRobot Acquisition
Official says the proposed $1.4 billion merger had “potential competitive effects.“ The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced its support for Amazon withdrawing from the acquisition of iRobot. The…
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FTC Delays Implementation of CARS Rule Amid Legal Challenge
Industry groups had requested a stay of the rule during litigation. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has delayed the implementation of the Combatting Auto Retail Scams (CARS) Rule…
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FTC Launches Inquiry into Tech Companies’ AI Investments
The commission examines the impact on competition and innovation. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued orders to Alphabet, Amazon, Anthropic, Microsoft, and OpenAI, requiring them to provide information…
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DOJ Settles Lawsuit Alleging Illegal Telemarketing Practices
The offending company agrees to a $7 million penalty for selling consumer information. The Department of Justice (DOJ) reached an agreement with Response Tree, LLC, in which the…
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Senator Schumer Urges FDA and FTC to Further Regulate Nicotine Pouches
He calls Zyn product “quiet and dangerous.“ Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York has called for the Food and Drug Administration and the Federal Trade Commission…
Read MoreFTC Bans Rite Aid From Use of Facial Recognition for 5 Years
The agency says the company was “reckless” in its use of the technology for surveillance purposes. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has prohibited Rite Aid from using facial…
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