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FTC Issues Revised Green Guides
Yesterday, the FTC issued a revised version of their Green Guides that is designed to help marketers ensure that claims about the environmental benefits of their products are truthful and not misleading. In revising…
Connecticut Data Breach Law Will Require Notice to Attorney General
Beginning October 1, 2012, Connecticut’s data breach notification law will require businesses to notify the Office of the Attorney General of a security breach affecting Connecticut residents. The current law was…
Sen. Rockefeller Requests CEOs of Every Fortune 500 Company to Describe Cybersecurity Practices
Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D-WV) is sending letters to CEOs at every Fortune 500 company asking them to identify their cybersecurity practices and efforts to protect critical infrastructure. Prior efforts to enact …
Law Professor Joshua D. Wright Nominated to the FTC
On September 10, law professor Joshua D. Wright was nominated by President Obama to serve on the Federal Trade Commission. Dr. Wright is a professor at George Mason University (GMU) School of Law and holds a courtesy…
FTC Publishes Guide for Mobile App Developers
Yesterday, the FTC published a guide designed to help mobile app developers comply with advertising and privacy laws when marketing mobile apps. The guide doesn’t include new requirements — instead, it synthesizes many…