Franchise Rule Compliance Guide
This compliance guide helps franchisors comply with the Federal Trade Commission’s amended Franchise Rule.
FTC's Privacy Rule and Auto Dealers: FAQs
Auto dealers that extend credit, arrange financing or leasing, or give financial advice must notify customers about the information they collect, who they share it with, and how they protect it....
Getting Business Credit
Thinking about starting your own business or expanding the one you own? When you shop for a loan or line of credit, the law protects you against discrimination. The Equal Credit Opportunity Act...
Gut Check: A Reference Guide for Media on Spotting False Weight Loss Claims
To help media outlets spot false weight loss representations — "gut check" claims — the FTC has compiled a list of seven advertising claims that are likely to be a tip-off to deception...
Health Breach Notification Rule
Under the FTC's Health Breach Notification Rule, companies that have had a security breach must: 1. Notify everyone whose information was breached; 2. In many cases, notify the media; and 3....
Housing Counselors: How to Help People Avoid Reverse Mortgage Missteps
Many older homeowners are considering reverse mortgages, but some unscrupulous lenders mislead people about the key features. Learn how you can spot and report deceptive practices related to...
How to Avoid Bamboozling Your Customers
Do you make or sell bamboo-based textiles? Do you market clothing, linens, or other products advertised or labeled as bamboo? If your product isn’t made directly from bamboo fiber, it can’t be...
How to Comply with the Fur Products Labeling Act
Garment labels give consumers important purchasing information. If you manufacture, import or sell fur garments — whether coats, capes, stoles or parkas — you must comply with the labeling...
How To Comply with the Privacy of Consumer Financial Information Rule of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act
Financial institutions covered by the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act must tell their customers about their information-sharing practices and explain to customers their right to "opt out" if they...
In The Loupe: Advertising Diamonds, Gemstones and Pearls
If you advertise or sell jewelry, the Jewelry Guides offer specific information on how to describe your products truthfully and how to disclose important information to potential buyers.
Information for EU Residents Regarding the U.S. – EU Safe Harbor Program
Letter from Chairwoman Edith Ramirez to Viviane Reding, European Commission Vice-President in Charge of Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship (Nov. 12, 2013)
Letter expressing FTC commitment to protecting consumer privacy and the enforcement of the U.S.-EU Safe Harbor Program
Light Bulb Labels: Templates for Manufacturers
These label templates can be used to create model-specific Lighting Facts labels for light bulbs.
Marketing of Refractive Eye Care Surgery: Guidance for Eye Care Providers
This guidance for eye care providers on marketing Lasik and alternative laser refractive procedures, known as surface ablation techniques, explains the requirements of Section 5 of the FTC Act...
Marketing Your Mobile App: Get It Right from the Start
Attention app developers! Basic truth-in-advertising and privacy principles apply to your product. It’s important to give the straight story about what your app can do and be transparent about...
Medical Identity Theft: FAQs for Health Care Providers and Health Plans
Explains how medical identity theft occurs, and how health care providers and insurers can minimize the risk and help their patients if they’re victimized.
Merchants Beware: New “Free Money from the Government” Scam May Cost You
If you operate a business that accepts checks or online payments, you could be at risk for a new scam that may cost you time and money.
Mobile Health App Developers: FTC Best Practices
When developing a health app, sound privacy and security practices are key to consumer confidence. Here are some best practices to help you build privacy and security into your app. These...
Mobile Health Apps Interactive Tool
You’re developing a health app for mobile devices and you want to know which federal laws apply. Check out this interactive tool.
Mortgage Assistance Relief Services Rule: A Compliance Guide for Business
The Mortgage Assistance Relief Services (MARS) Rule makes it illegal to charge upfront fees and requires specific disclosures in ads and when you forward a lender’s offer to a homeowner. Are you...
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