CommLaw Monitor

News and analysis from Kelley Drye’s communications practice group

FTC Updates .com Disclosures Guide to Address Mobile Viewing and Space-Constrained Ads

On Tuesday, the Federal Trade Commission announced final revisions to the guidance it gives to advertisers on how to keep endorsement, testimonial, and other digital ads in compliance with the FTC Act, ".com…

NAI Releases 2012 Compliance Report for Online Behavioral Advertising

On February 7, 2013, the Network Advertising Initiative (“NAI”) released its 2012 Annual Compliance Report addressing member organizations’ adherence to the NAI Code . The NAI Code is one of the leading industry…

FTC Continues to Scrutinize Children's Mobile Apps and Concludes Privacy Disclosures Are Insufficient

On December 10, the FTC issued the staff report, “Mobile Apps for Kids: Disclosures Still Not Making the Grade.” The report describes the results of a recent survey by FTC staff that examined the privacy disclosures…

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…

FCC Permits Confirmatory Opt-Out Texts Under TCPA

Jameson Dempsey co-authored this post.In a ruling that FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai described as "a win for consumers and for innovative companies alike," the FCC granted a petition for declaratory ruling filed by…