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01.10.19

Accountability Program Tackles Opt-Outs, Disclosures in New Decisions

In its latest decisions, the Online Interest-Based Advertising (IBA) Accountability Program tackled the issues of privacy disclosures and consumer opt-out tools following inquiries into two advertising technology companies.


12.20.18

Record $4.95M COPPA Settlement in New York

In what is believed to be the largest Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) settlement to date, Verizon will pay $4.95 million to the New York Attorney General’s Office based on violations allegedly committed by AOL.


12.20.18

ANA Seeks Changes to Massachusetts Data Breach Notification Law

Still reeling from the enactment of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the Association of National Advertisers (ANA) is pushing back against a proposed data breach notification bill in Massachusetts.


12.13.18

BBB Launches New Online Tool to Report Bad Ads

The Better Business Bureau announced a new online tool that allows consumers to report suspicious or questionable ads directly to the organization.


12.06.18

Cannabis Ads Get Standards From Industry Group

Aiming to establish “a trustworthy, professional and ethical business space,” the cannabis industry’s self-regulatory organization finalized its first Advertising Standards.


11.01.18

Senators Seeking Tougher Enforcement on USA Origin Claims

A trio of senators told the Federal Trade Commission that “Made in the USA” enforcement actions were a disappointment and urged the agency to adopt tougher enforcement measures.


11.01.18

Not Easy Being Green Chef in ERSP Challenge

Resolving an anonymous competitor challenge, the Electronic Retailing Self-Regulation Program (ERSP) recommended that Green Chef, Inc., modify or discontinue certain claims for its meal delivery service.


10.24.18

Latest State Action: Washington AG Sues Debt Collectors

Demonstrating heightened enforcement efforts by some state regulators, Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson filed suit against a pair of debt collection companies and their owner, asserting the defendants were operating without a license in violation of state law.


10.22.18

FAA Approves First Radar-Assisted BVLOS Drone Operations

On October 16 the FAA issued a first-of-its-kind permit for Avitas Systems, a GE venture specializing in custom inspection systems for the oil, gas, electric power and transportation industries, to operate a large, 55+ pound heli-drone in Loving County, Texas.


10.11.18

From New York to Florida, Use Reviews With Caution

An enforcement action by the New York Attorney General’s Office and a lawsuit from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) provide an important reminder about making adequate disclosures when using online reviews.