Press Releases

The operator of an online rewards website will be required to implement a comprehensive information security program before collecting personal information as part of a final settlement with the...

WHAT: The Federal Trade Commission will host PrivacyCon 2019 to examine the latest research and trends related to consumer privacy and data security. WHEN: Thursday, June 27, 9:15 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET...

The Federal Trade Commission has finalized the rule implementing a 2018 law that requires the nationwide consumer reporting agencies (CRAs) to provide free electronic credit monitoring services for...

The Federal Trade Commission reached a settlement with a background screening company over allegations it falsely claimed to be a participant in the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield program. In separate actions...

The Federal Trade Commission today released the final agenda for the fourth annual PrivacyCon , which will take place on June 27, 2019 and focus on the latest research and trends related to consumer...

An Iowa company that sells software and data services to auto dealers has agreed to take steps to better protect the data it collects, to settle Federal Trade Commission allegations that the firm’s...

The Federal Trade Commission has agreed to extend by 60 days the deadline for the public to submit comments on proposed changes to the Safeguards Rule, which requires financial institutions to develop...

The Federal Trade Commission testified today before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce about its efforts to effectively protect consumers and promote...

What: The Federal Trade Commission will host the 12th session of its Hearings on Competition and Consumer Protection in the 21st Century . When: Tuesday, April 9, 9:00 a.m. - 5:05 p.m., and Wednesday...

Federal Trade Commission Chairman Joe Simons released the agency’s 2018 Annual Highlights today, highlighting the FTC’s ongoing efforts to protect the interests of consumers and promote a competitive...

Testifying before a House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee, the Federal Trade Commission described its role in overseeing the data security practices of consumer reporting agencies (CRAs). In...

The Federal Trade Commission announced the agenda for the 12th session of its Hearings Initiative , which will occur on April 9-10, 2019 and focus on the FTC’s approach to consumer privacy . FTC...

The Federal Trade Commission, the nation’s primary privacy and data security enforcer, released its annual report highlighting its privacy and data security work for 2018 . The FTC’s privacy and...

The Federal Trade Commission today announced the agenda for the 11th session of its Hearings Initiative , which will focus on the agency’s international work. The hearing, co-sponsored with the George...

Testifying before a Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Subcommittee, the Federal Trade Commission described its work to promote reasonable data security and reiterated its longstanding...

The Federal Trade Commission is seeking comment on proposed amendments to two rules that protect the privacy and security of customer information held by financial institutions. In separate notices to...

For the first time, imposter scams topped the list of consumer complaints submitted in 2018 to the Federal Trade Commission’s nationwide Consumer Sentinel database , driven in part by a jump in...

Note: The FTC hosted a conference call for media with Bureau of Consumer Protection Director Andrew Smith. The operators of the video social networking app Musical.ly, now known as TikTok, have agreed...

The Federal Trade Commission Hearings schedule sets new dates for the two previously scheduled sessions – broadband and consumer privacy – canceled due to the recent lapse in government funding. The...

The Federal Trade Commission is seeking comment on whether the agency should make changes to rules requiring that financial institutions and creditors take certain steps to detect signs of identity...