Tag: federal_trade_commission
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FTC Orders Cox Media Group, Firms to Pay $930,000 for Deceptive AI Marketing Claims
The FTC has ordered Cox Media Group and two firms to pay $930,000 for deceiving customers. They falsely claimed an AI service used smart device conversations for targeted ads, despite no consumer opt-in.
BusinessLaw EnforcementScience & TechnologyEconomyComputers and InternetLegalSocial IssuesDigital and Print Publishing Federal Trade CommissionCox Media GroupAI-powered marketingDeceptive practicesConsumer privacySettlementAdvertising
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FTC Warns Websites on TAKE IT DOWN Act Compliance
The Federal Trade Commission has issued warning letters to a dozen websites, urging compliance with the TAKE IT DOWN Act. This law mandates platforms provide a mechanism for removing nonconsensual intimate images within 48 hours of a valid request.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Federal Trade CommissionTAKE IT DOWN ActWarning LettersNonconsensual Intimate ImagesOnline PlatformsDigital RightsContent Removal
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Federal Court Sanctions Payment Processor Cliq $6.5 Million for Contempt
Payment processor Cliq Inc., formerly Cardflex, and its operators Andrew Phillips and John Blaugrund, face a $6.5 million sanction from a federal court. This follows a contempt finding for violating a 2015 order aimed at preventing consumer fraud, at the…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegalEconomySocial Issues Cliq Inc.Federal Trade CommissionPayment ProcessorConsumer FraudCourt OrderAndrew PhillipsJohn Blaugrund
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FTC Begins Enforcing TAKE IT DOWN Act
The FTC has started enforcing the TAKE IT DOWN Act, requiring platforms to remove nonconsensual intimate images upon victim request. A new FTC website allows individuals to file complaints against companies failing to comply with this critical privacy law.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementScience & TechnologyFederal GovernmentLegalComputers and InternetSocial Issues Federal Trade CommissionTAKE IT DOWN ActNonconsensual Intimate ImagesOnline PlatformsVictim SupportPrivacy
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IM Mastery Academy Lead Defendants to Surrender Nearly $90 Million in FTC Settlement
IM Mastery Academy's Chris and Isis Terry will surrender nearly $90 million in assets to settle FTC and Nevada charges. The settlement addresses allegations of false earnings claims used to promote their financial training and multi-level marketing scheme.
BusinessLaw EnforcementLegalEconomyEducationSocial Issues Federal Trade CommissionIM Mastery AcademyMulti-level marketingChris TerryIsis TerryNevadaFinancial Training
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FTC Chairman Urges Tech Companies to Comply with Take It Down Act by May 19
FTC Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson has reminded technology companies to comply with the Take It Down Act by May 19. The Act, supported by President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, requires platforms to remove non-consensual intimate images, protecting victims…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsComputers and InternetLegalSocial Issues Federal Trade CommissionAndrew N. FergusonTake It Down ActTechnology CompaniesDonald J. TrumpNon-consensual image sharingGovernment
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FTC Bans Data Broker Kochava from Selling Sensitive Location Data
The Federal Trade Commission is prohibiting data broker Kochava and its subsidiary from selling sensitive consumer location data without consent, settling allegations that the company sold data linked to hundreds of millions of mobile devices.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentComputers and InternetLegal Federal Trade CommissionKochavaLocation DataData BrokerData PrivacyTechnologyGovernment
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US and Japan Strengthen Ties on Competition Issues
The FTC, DOJ, and Japan Fair Trade Commission met in Washington to discuss competition issues, building on a long history of collaboration and aiming to benefit consumers and workers in both countries.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTradeFederal GovernmentAsiaJapanLegal Federal Trade CommissionJapan Fair Trade CommissionAntitrustCompetitionAndrew N. FergusonAbigail SlaterEiji Chatani