Consumer Reports: What Information Furnishers Need to Know
If you report information about consumers to consumer reporting agencies (CRAs) — like a credit bureau, tenant screening company, or check verification service — you have legal obligations under...
Consumer Reports: What Insurers Need to Know
When using credit reports to consider whether to underwrite policies, insurers must comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Consumer Review Fairness Act: What Businesses Need to Know
The Consumer Review Fairness Act protects consumers’ ability to share their honest opinions about a business’s products, services, or conduct in any forum – and that includes social media. The FTC...
Data Breach Response: A Guide for Business
This guide addresses the steps to take once a breach has occured. For advice on implementing a plan to protect consumers’ personal information, to prevent breaches and unauthorized access, check...
Data Protection, Privacy and Security: Re-Establishing Trust Between Europe and the United States (Oct. 29, 2013)
Remarks by FTC Commissioner Julie Brill at the European Institute
Dealer's Guide to the Used Car Rule
Most dealers who sell used vehicles must comply with the Used Car Rule. This publication explains how to prepare and display the Buyers Guide and provides a compliance checklist.
Debt Relief Services & the Telemarketing Sales Rule: A Guide for Business
Does your business market debt relief services? Read this guide on complying with amendments to the Telemarketing Sales Rule.
Debt Relief Services & the Telemarketing Sales Rule: What People Are Asking
Answers to questions people are asking about debt relief services and the Telemarketing Sales Rule.
Dietary Supplements: An Advertising Guide for Industry
All companies – including marketers of dietary supplements – must comply with truth-in-advertising standards. This publication explains the how-tos of making sure your claims have appropriate...
Digital Copier Data Security: A Guide for Businesses
Does your company keep sensitive data — Social Security numbers, credit reports, account numbers, health records, or business secrets? If so, then you’ve probably instituted safeguards to protect...
Disposing of Consumer Report Information? Rule Tells How
Once your business is finished with sensitive information derived from consumer reports, what happens to it then? Under the Disposal Rule, your company must take steps to dispose of it securely...
Down...But Not Out: Advertising and Labeling of Feather Down
When selling feather or down products, it’s important to comply with truth-in-advertising standards. Are your down claims on the up and up?
Electronic Commerce: Selling Internationally A Guide for Businesses
By selling your goods online, you can potentially reach customers in every country of the world. But this can pose challenges if you’ve never shipped overseas. These guidelines answer questions...
EnergyGuide Labeling: FAQs for Appliance Manufacturers
FAQs to help manufacturers comply with the Appliance Labeling Rule
EnergyGuide Labels: Templates for Manufacturers
EnergyGuide label templates for manufacturers
Environmental Claims: Summary of the Green Guides
If your company makes environmental claims in your ads or on your products, you'll want to know about the FTC's Green Guides. This summary of the Guides introduces how truth-in-...
Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act spells out rights and responsibilities when collecting debts. Here's where you can find the complete text of the law....
Federal Trade Commission Enforcement of the U.S.-EU and U.S.-Swiss Safe Harbor Frameworks
Fighting Identity Theft with the Red Flags Rule: A How-To Guide for Business
Tips for organizations under FTC jurisdiction to determine whether they need to design an identity theft prevention program.
Financial Institutions and Customer Information: Complying with the Safeguards Rule
Under the Safeguards Rule, financial institutions must protect the consumer information they collect. Learn if your business is a “financial institution” under the Rule. If so, have you taken...
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