Ad Law Access

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

FTC Supports NHTSA's Approach to Privacy in V2V Rulemaking

Last week, the FTC stated support for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (“NHTSA’s”) approach to privacy and data security within the NHTSA’s proposed regulation relating to vehicle-to-vehicle (“V2V”)…

Google to Refund at Least $19 Million Over Kids’ In-App Purchases

On September 4, 2014, the FTC announced a settlement with Google Inc., which requires the search giant to pay at least $19 million in refunds to consumers that the Commission alleges were billed for unauthorized…

BBB Accountability Program Issues Warning to Online Interest-Based Advertisers

Last Thursday, the BBB’s Online Interest-Based Advertising Accountability Program issued a compliance warning, reminding online advertisers that its privacy code applies across devices and platforms and that the…

Privacy and Data Security 15 Do’s and Don’ts: Tips for Avoiding FTC Enforcement

The FTC continues to remain focused on protecting consumers’ privacy and security online, offline, and in the mobile environment. To date, the FTC has obtained more than 60 privacy settlements and brought over 50 data…

FTC Updates COPPA FAQs on Parental Consent Mechanisms

This week, the Federal Trade Commission announced the latest revisions to its Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQs”) document to assist online operators as they work to comply with changes to the Children’s Online…