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FTC Targets Multiple Industries in International Safe Harbor Enforcement Actions

Kelley Drye

The FTC recently announced settlements with twelve U.S. companies regarding alleged false claims of compliance with the U.S.-EU Safe Harbor and the Swiss Safe Harbor (collectively the “Safe Harbors”). The Safe Harbors…

Apple to Pay at Least $32.5 Million in Refunds for Unauthorized In-App Purchases

Today, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC” or “Commission”) announced a settlement with technology giant Apple Inc., which will require the company to pay at least $32.5 million in refunds to consumers that the…

FTC Announces Settlement with Makers of “Genetically Customized” Dietary Supplements and Skin Serums

The FTC earlier this week announced settlements with two companies that sold “genetically customized” dietary supplements and skin serums through multilevel marketing. According to the FTC, distributors sent…

FTC Settles With Android Mobile App Developer Over Material Omission About Data Collection

Yesterday, the FTC announced yet another privacy law enforcement action in the mobile arena. An Android mobile application developer has agreed to settle the Commission’s claims alleging that the application, which…

Happy Birthday? FTC Commissioners Testify Before House Subcommittee as Commission Turns 100

Yesterday morning, the House Energy & Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade held a hearing, “The FTC at 100: Where Do We Go From Here?” The Subcommittee, chaired by Rep. Lee Terry…