Oct13
Fall Technology Series: Drones
Americans are increasingly familiar with drones, also known as Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). These devices have become one of consumers’ most popular technology purchases; some estimate nearly one...
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FTC, State of Georgia Charge Operators of Electronics Buyback Scheme with Bilking Consumers out of Millions
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The FTC and the State of Georgia have charged Laptop & Desktop Repair, LLC, an electronics buyback company that specializes in buying consumers’ used smartphones, tablets and other devices, and its...
FTC Announces Agenda for Oct. 13 Fall Tech Series Forum on Drones
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The Federal Trade Commission announced the agenda for its Oct. 13 event examining how the growing use of unmanned aerial drones may impact consumer privacy. With businesses using drones for everything...
Sep15
Putting Disclosures to the Test
The Federal Trade Commission hosted a public workshop in Washington, DC on September 15, 2016 to examine the testing and evaluation of disclosures that companies make to consumers about advertising...
How To Participate in the FTC’s “Putting Disclosures to the Test” Workshop
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The Federal Trade Commission’s workshop “ Putting Disclosures to the Test” is taking place tomorrow, Sept. 15, 2016, in Washington. The workshop will feature research on the effectiveness of...
FTC Announces Agenda for “Putting Disclosures to the Test”
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The Federal Trade Commission has announced the agenda for its Sept. 15 workshop, Putting Disclosures to The Test, which will include 22 presentations covering a wide variety of topics on how consumers...
FTC to Host FinTech Forum on Crowdfunding and Peer-to-Peer Payments on Oct. 26
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The Federal Trade Commission will host its second FinTech Forum on Oct. 26, focusing on two topics of increasing interest to consumers: crowdfunding and peer-to-peer payment systems. The event is...
Mobile Advertising Network InMobi Settles FTC Charges It Tracked Hundreds of Millions of Consumers’ Locations Without Permission
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Singapore-based mobile advertising company InMobi will pay $950,000 in civil penalties and implement a comprehensive privacy program to settle Federal Trade Commission charges it deceptively tracked...
FTC Staff Provides Response to NTIA Request for Comment on Internet of Things
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Federal Trade Commission staff filed a comment today with the Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) regarding the agency’s request for comment on...
FTC Staff Comment to the NTIA: The Benefits, Challenges, and Potential Roles for the Government in Fostering the Advancement of the Internet of Things
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Matter Number
P165403
Docket Number
160331306-6306-01
FTC staff submitted a comment to the NTIA regarding the Internet of Things. The comment addresses a number of proposed best practices for businesses regarding the Internet of Things, providing...
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FTC Approves Final Order in Vulcun Deceptive App Installation 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 Vulcun alleging that the company unfairly replaced a popular web...
FTC To Study Mobile Device Industry’s Security Update Practices
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In order to gain a better understanding of security in the mobile ecosystem, the Federal Trade Commission has issued orders to eight mobile device manufacturers requiring them to provide the agency...
Federal Court Finds Amazon Liable for Billing Parents for Children’s Unauthorized In-App Charges
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Court will decide amount of monetary relief Amazon owes in coming months
FTC Changes Start Times for Fall Tech Series Events
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The Federal Trade Commission has updated the start times for its upcoming Fall Technology Series events. All three seminars will now begin at 1 p.m. Eastern Time. The series of half-day seminars this...
FTC To Host Financial Technology Forum on Marketplace Lending
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The Federal Trade Commission will host a forum on June 9 exploring the growing world of marketplace lending and its implications for consumers. This forum is the first in a series of FTC events...
FTC Releases New Guidance For Developers of Mobile Health Apps
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The Federal Trade Commission has created a new web-based tool for developers of health-related mobile apps, which is designed to help the developers understand what federal laws and regulations might...
FTC Issues Warning Letters to App Developers Using ‘Silverpush’ Code
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The staff of the Federal Trade Commission has issued warning letters to app developers who have installed a piece of software that can monitor a device’s microphone to listen for audio signals that...
Public Statement
Keynote Remarks at TIA Spring Policy Summit 2016
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Tech Company Settles FTC Charges It Unfairly Installed Apps on Android Mobile Devices Without Users’ Permission
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CORRECTED The quote in this release has been updated for clarification. Technology company Vulcun has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it unfairly replaced a popular web browser...
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