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What Will Your Social Media Influencer Letter from the FTC Look Like?
We have blogged about the FTC’s barrage of letters when they were originally released in April and again last week . Back in May, in response to a Freedom of Information Act request by the National Law Journal, the FTC…
Consumer Groups Push for More Regulation of Influencers
In November, we posted that four consumer groups had sent letters to FTC, encouraging the agency to investigate and bring enforcement actions regarding the use of influencers on Instagram. In April, the FTC responded…
FTC Settles With Lead Generation Firm For Illegally Selling Consumer Data, False Data Security Promises
The FTC announced last week a settlement with Blue Global Media, LLC and its CEO Christopher Kay. The company operated 38 Internet domains that solicited online loan applications from consumers. The applications…
Summer Road Trippin’: The FTC and NHTSA Workshop on Connected Cars
On June 28, the FTC and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) brought together a variety of stakeholders including regulators, automakers, software companies, and consumer groups to discuss connected…
Rules Are Made to Be ….Reformed: FTC Announces Regulatory Reform Measures
As part of the FTC’s ongoing review of the needs, costs, and benefits of regulations, the agency recently announced it is reviewing the following rules: The Picture Tube Rule requires manufacturers to base screen…