If your real estate or mortgage-related business is within the jurisdiction of the FTC, it's important to see to it that your advertising, marketing materials, and day-to-day practices meet legal standards.
Plain Language Guidance
Focusing on federal truth-in-advertising standards, this A-to-Z primer is an essential resource for businesses of any size.
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Consejos para diseñar y poner en práctica un plan para proteger la información personal.
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Practical tips for business on creating and implementing a plan for safeguarding personal information.
Ten practical lessons businesses can learn from the FTC's 50+ data security settlements.
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