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FTC Announces Final 'Click to Cancel' Rule
The Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday released the final text of a new “click-to-cancel” rule aimed at making it easier for consumers to cancel online subscriptions.
FTC Denies Approval for Biometric Age Estimation Tool
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has denied approval to three age verification companies that were seeking to implement a biometric solution to meet Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) requirements.
ACLU Asks FTC to Investigate Mastercard for Discrimination Against Sex Workers, Adult Sites
The American Civil Liberties Union on Tuesday filed a formal complaint asking the Federal Trade Commission to investigate Mastercard for discriminatory practices against sex workers and adult content websites.
FTC Proposes Negative Option Rule Changes
Attention all website operators that sell goods and services on a subscription basis. On March 23, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced proposed amendments to the Negative Option Rule, which governs how businesses can sell goods and services on a subscription basis.
FTC Targets Online Marketers Offering Deceptive 'Free Trial' Offers
A federal court has granted the FTC’s request to stop a group of internet marketers from deceptively advertising free trial offers and not only charging consumers full price for the trial product but also enrolling them in expensive, ongoing continuity plans without their knowledge or consent.
FTC, State of Nevada File Charges Against MyEx.com Operators
The Federal Trade Commission and the state of Nevada today charged the operators of MyEx.com, a so-called revenge porn site, with violating federal and state law by posting intimate images of people, together with their personal information, without their consent.
FCC Prepares to Hand Over Internet Oversight to FTC
The Federal Trade Commission and Federal Communications Commission announced their intent to enter into an agreement where the two agencies would coordinate online consumer protection efforts following the adoption of the Restoring Internet Freedom Order.
Internet Marketer Settles FTC Suit Over Deceptive Subscriptions
An internet marketing company has agreed to return $1.38 million to customers to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it deceived online shoppers who enrolled in a "negative-option" membership program offering discounts and other benefits.
FTC Is Investigating AshleyMadison.com
Avid Life Media, which runs infidelity site AshleyMadison.com, is currently under investigation by the Federal Trade Commission, according to Reuters.
FTC Continues to Make Its Presence Felt
Make no mistake about it, if you are an online business operator, legal compliance should be at the top of your list of priorities. For the better part of the past decade I have preached about the importance of being cognizant of the Federal Trade Commission and its various powers.
FTC Bans Craig Brittain From 'Revenge Porn Business'
The Federal Trade Commission banned Craig Brittain, operator of a revenge porn website, from posting nude photos or videos of women without their consent.
FTC Fines JDI Dating for Fake Profiles
JDI Dating, which operates 18 dating sites, yesterday reached a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission that prohibits the use of bogus profiles. It's the first enforcement action against an online dating service by the FTC.
FTC Complaint Signals Caution for Dating Sites
For the online adult industry, news of the FTC's charges against Jerk.com could put a cautionary spin on practices made by certain sectors, particularly the dating space.
Innovation Act Would Significantly Alter Patent Litigation
The Innovation Act, written to keep the effective structure of the patent system in place but reducing the incentives to file frivolous complaints, is gaining momentum. The U.S. House of Representatives approved the bill, 325 to 91, on Dec. 5.
FTC to Begin Inquiry Into 'Patent Trolls'
The Federal Trade Commission announced today that it has voted to begin an inquiry into “patent assertion entities,” businesses whose only purpose is to stockpile patent portfolios and use them to sue business entities.
Advocates Push “Do Not Track” Law
An online behavioral advertising industry self-regulation plan is coming under attack as being insufficient to protect consumer privacy from abuse.
FTC Calls for 'Do Not Track' List
Internet marketers and their affiliates in particular may face a daunting new hurdle if a federally imposed "Do Not Track" registry becomes a reality.
FTC Examines Cloud Privacy
One issue that must be faced by all website operators is protecting the privacy of visitors — or of at least clearly informing them about it when you're not protecting their privacy.
FTC Creates Best Practices for Online Virtual Worlds
The Federal Trade Commission has issued a report that examines the incidence of sexually and violently explicit content in online virtual worlds.
FTC, VISA, BBB Condemn Bad Billing
Companies involved in fraudulent billing practices beware: the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), along with Visa and the Better Business Bureau are coming after you.