Ad Law Access

Updates on advertising law and privacy law trends, issues, and developments

Industry Stakeholders, Government Officials and Consumer Advocates Discuss Data Use in Debt Collection at CFPB-FTC Roundtable

As initially reported, the CFPB and FTC held a public roundtable last week that brought together industry stakeholders, government officials and consumer advocates to discuss the use of consumer data throughout the…

FTC Updates COPPA FAQs in Advance of July 1 Rule Changes

This week, the Federal Trade Commission announced the latest update to its frequently asked questions (“FAQs”) document to assist online operators as they prepare for changes to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection…

Ohio Lawsuit Alleges Deceptive Advertising by Jos. A. Bank

On May 24, 2013, Ohio consumers filed a class action lawsuit in U.S. District Court (N.D. Ohio) alleging that advertising by clothing retailer Jos. A. Bank violates the Ohio Consumer Sales Practices Act (“CSPA”) and…

Eleventh Circuit Rules Best Buy's ID Swipe Policy Does Not Violate Federal Privacy Law

Kelley Drye

On Tuesday, the Eleventh Circuit ruled that Best Buy’s policy of swiping drivers’ licenses when customers return purchases does not violate the federal Drivers’ Privacy Protection Act of 1994 (“DPPA”). In a per curiam…

FTC and CFPB Announce Public Roundtable on Data Integrity in Debt Collection

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) will co-host a roundtable on June 6, 2013 to examine how consumer data is used and maintained in the debt collection process,…