On December 14, 2016, the FTC announced that the operators of the AshleyMadison.com website have settled with the FTC and a coalition of state regulators over charges that the companies deceived consumers and failed to protect users’ personal information.
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FTC Releases Summary of Workshop on Privacy Disclosures
On November 30, 2016, the FTC released a staff summary of a recent public workshop called Putting Disclosures to the Test. The workshop examined ways of testing and evaluating company disclosures regarding advertising claims and privacy practices. …
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European Commission Presents EU-U.S. Privacy Shield
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On February 29, 2016, the European Commission issued the legal texts that will implement the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield, including a draft adequacy decision of the European Commission, Frequently Asked Questions and a Communication summarizing the steps that have been taken over the last few years to restore trust in transatlantic data flows.
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GPEN Launches New Global Consumer Privacy Protection Initiative
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On October 26, 2015, the Federal Trade Commission issued a press release on the Global Privacy Enforcement Network Alert, a new multilateral information sharing system that would allow participating agencies to share information gathered during an investigation. …
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FTC Proposes Settlement with Two Companies Over False Safe Harbor Certification Claims
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The Federal Trade Commission announced proposed settlements with two companies related to charges that they falsely claimed they were compliant with the U.S.-EU and U.S.-Swiss Safe Harbor Frameworks.
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FTC Enters into Memorandum of Understanding with Dutch Data Protection Authority
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On March 9, 2015, the Federal Trade Commission announced that it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Dutch Data Protection Authority to promote increased cooperation and information sharing between the two enforcement agencies.
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FTC Releases Report on Internet of Things
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On January 27, 2015, the Federal Trade Commission announced the release of a report on the Internet of Things that describes the current state of the Internet of Things, analyzes the benefits and risks of its development, applies privacy principles to the Internet of Things and discusses whether legislation is needed to address this burgeoning area.
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FTC Chair Calls for Security by Design, Data Minimization and Notice and Choice for Unexpected Uses in Remarks on the Internet of Things at the 2015 International Consumer Electronics Show
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On January 6, 2015, FTC Chairwoman Edith Ramirez gave the opening remarks at the 2015 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. She addressed the key challenges the Internet of Things poses to consumer privacy and how companies can find appropriate solutions that build consumer trust. …
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FTC Files Complaint Against Amazon.com for Unauthorized In-App Charges in Kids’ Apps
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On July 10, 2014, the Federal Trade Commission announced that it filed a complaint against Amazon.com, Inc. for failing to obtain consent prior to billing parents and other account holders for in-app charges incurred by children. …
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FTC Workshop on The Internet of Things
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On November 19, 2013, the Federal Trade Commission held a workshop in Washington, D.C. to discuss “The Internet of Things: Privacy and Security in a Connected World.” This blog post provides a summary of presentations and topics discussed during the workshop.
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