FTC Proposal Imposes $150 Million Penalty Against Twitter For Misusing Consumer Data
In late May, the FTC and the Department of Justice proposed a
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State Privacy Round Up: Connecticut Set to Become Fifth State to Enact Privacy Law
As predicted, 2022 has been a busy year for the U.S. privacy world. Utah’s Consumer Privacy Act, the fourth state privacy law, was signed into law on March 24, 2022. Connecticut is now likely to be the fifth state to enact its…
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FTC Hits Online Fashion Retailer with $4.2M Fine for Blocking Negative Reviews
Last week, Fashion Nova, a California fast-fashion retailer, signed a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission that requires it to pay $4.2 million. The FTC’s Complaint alleges that Fashion Nova blocked negative product reviews from being posted on its website. The agency…
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The FTC Cares About Five-Star Ratings and Education Claims
The Federal Trade Commission has warned hundreds of consumer product companies and for-profit schools that they may be engaging in unfair or deceptive behaviors that could result in future enforcement action if these behaviors do not change. The FTC was focused on…
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