Jan14
PrivacyCon
The Federal Trade Commission held a conference on January 14, 2016 to bring together a diverse group of stakeholders, including whitehat researchers, academics, industry representatives, consumer...
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Automotive Fuel Ratings, Certification and Posting
Rule Updated Date
The Fuel Rating Rule requires that refiners, importers, and producers of certain automotive fuels determine the fuel ratings before transferring the fuels to a distributor or retailer. For gasoline...
How To Participate in FTC’s PrivacyCon
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The Federal Trade Commission’s PrivacyCon event is being held tomorrow, Jan. 14, 2016, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Speakers will include FTC Chairwoman Edith Ramirez, Commissioner Julie Brill and Chief...
FTC Approves Final Order In Craig Brittain ‘Revenge Porn’ Case
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After a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved a final order resolving the Commission’s complaint against Craig Brittain, alleging he used deception to acquire and post...
FTC and State of Florida Sue Payment Processing Operation for Credit Card Laundering and Assisting Debt Relief Scam
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The Federal Trade Commission and the State of Florida have charged a payment processing business with credit card laundering and illegally assisting and facilitating a nationwide debt relief...
Craig Brittain, In the Matter of
Type of Action
Administrative
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
132 3120
New Nordic USA, Inc. (Hair Volume dietary supplements)
Date
By
Mary K. Engle, Associate Director
File
Text of the Letter
(215.73 KB)
FTC and State Law Enforcement Partners Announce More Actions and Results in Continuing Crackdown Against Abusive Debt Collectors
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In four separate actions, the Federal Trade Commission is announcing that it has stopped illegal debt collection tactics of several debt collection operations. In addition, other federal and state law...
Separate Statement of Commissioner Maureen K. Ohlhausen - Big Data: A Tool for Inclusion or Exclusion?
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By
Maureen K. Ohlhausen, Former Commissioner and Former Acting Chair
Matter Number
P145406
File
Report
Big Data: A Tool for Inclusion or Exclusion? Understanding the Issues (FTC Report)
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File
Text of the Commission Report
(585.62 KB)
FTC Report Provides Recommendations to Business on Growing Use of Big Data
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A new report from the Federal Trade Commission outlines a number of questions for businesses to consider to help ensure that their use of big data analytics, while producing many benefits for...
FTC Announces Agenda and Panelists for Workshop Examining the U.S. Auto Distribution System
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The Federal Trade Commission has announced the full agenda for its upcoming workshop, “Automobile Distribution: Current Issues and Future Trends.” The all-day event, which will take place on January...
FTC Adopts Procedures for Administrative Collection of Debts Owed to the FTC
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The Federal Trade Commission has approved amending language in its Rules of Practice that applies to the collection of outstanding debts owed under FTC orders and judgments. The final rule amendments...
FTC Secures $4.4 Million From Online Payday Lenders to Settle Deception Charges
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Two payday lenders have settled Federal Trade Commission charges that they illegally charged consumers across the country undisclosed and inflated fees. The two companies, Red Cedar Services Inc. and...
Dental Practice Software Provider Settles FTC Charges It Misled Customers About Encryption of Patient Data
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Henry Schein Practice Solutions, Inc. (“Schein”), the provider of leading office management software for dental practices, will pay $250,000 to settle Federal Trade Commission charges it falsely...
Lumos Labs, Inc. (Lumosity Mobile and Online Cognitive Game)
Type of Action
Federal
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
132 3212
Lumosity to Pay $2 Million to Settle FTC Deceptive Advertising Charges for Its “Brain Training” Program
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The creators and marketers of the Lumosity “brain training” program have agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges alleging that they deceived consumers with unfounded claims that Lumosity...
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