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Plaintiffs File Class Action Over Twitter Opt-Out Confirmation Message
Two men recently filed a class action lawsuit against Twitter, alleging that Twitter engaged in unlawful conduct by sending messages to their mobile phones without consent, in violation of the Telephone Consumer…
President Obama Considers Candidates for CFPB Director Position
Earlier this week, Bloomberg reported that President Obama has created a short list of candidates to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The list includes Elizabeth Warren, Assistant to the President…
FTC Settles with Company that Used Sweepstakes to Get Around Do-Not-Call Rules
This afternoon, the FTC announced that the manufacturer of Rascal Scooters has agreed to pay $100,000 to settle charges that it illegally called millions of consumers whose phone numbers were on the national Do Not…
Representatives Stearns and Matheson Introduce Consumer Privacy Protection Act
On April 13, 2011, Representatives Cliff Stearns (R-FL) and Jim Matheson (D-UT) introduced privacy legislation that seeks to ensure that consumers have greater control and are better informed on the collection and use…
Senators Kerry and McCain Introduce Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights
Following weeks of anticipation, on April 12, 2011 Senators John Kerry (D-MA) and John McCain (R-AZ) introduced comprehensive bipartisan legislation intended to provide consumers with greater control over the…