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FTC Seeks Further Comments on the State of Mobile Security
Following last June’s forum on mobile security, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) again seeks to draw public attention to security issues in the mobile space. The FTC is soliciting comments from the public on a…
Wyndham Hits a Wall in Challenge to FTC Data Breach Authority
Earlier this week, a federal district court in New Jersey issued an opinion ruling on Wyndham Worldwide Corporation’s and three of its subsidiaries’ (collectively “Wyndham’s”) motion to dismiss, finding for the FTC…
Senate Overwhelmingly Confirms Terrell McSweeny to FTC
On Wednesday, the Senate, in a 95-1 vote (with Senator David Vitter (R-LA) abstaining), confirmed Terrell McSweeny as FTC Commissioner. Commissioner McSweeny testified before the Senate Commerce Committee in September…
FTC Charges Jerk.com with “Jerk-Like” Practices
Yesterday, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it is charging the operators of the so-called social-networking personal reputation site “Jerk.com” for engaging in deceptive representations in violation of…
Mobile Enforcement Continues to be APPealing to the FTC
On March 28, 2014, the FTC announced two new mobile app settlements – with Fandango and Credit Karma – based on allegations that the companies failed to secure the transmission of consumers’ sensitive personal…