Ad Law Access

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

FTC Hosts Workshop on Comprehensive Consumer Data Collection

Last week, the FTC hosted the public workshop, “The Big Picture – Comprehensive Online Data Collection,” which focused on the privacy concerns relating to the comprehensive collection of consumer online data by…

California AG Files Lawsuit Against Delta Airlines For Noncompliance With California's Online Privacy Law

Yesterday, the California Attorney General filed a lawsuit against Delta Airlines, Inc. (“Delta”), alleging that Delta violated California’s Online Privacy Protection Act by failing to post a privacy policy within…

Is CPSC the New "National Nanny?" Agency Files Third Lawsuit In Five Months Against Maker of Nap Nanny

On Wednesday, the CPSC filed an administrative complaint against Baby Matters, LLC, the manufacturer of Nap Nanny and Nap Nanny Chill infant recliners. The CPSC alleges there have been at least five deaths and over 70…

FCC Permits Confirmatory Opt-Out Texts Under TCPA

When consumers sign up to receive text messages and later request to opt-out, companies typically send a final message to confirm they've honored the request. Although that confirmation is a good practice and required…

CPSC Issues Long Awaited Rules on Testing

The CPSC just issued the final rule on testing and certification for children's products. The final rule, effective February 8, 2013, requires manufacturers, importers, and private labelers to test representative…