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Can You Hear Me Now? Audio Snooping Triggers FTC Warning to Mobile App Developers
This week, a dozen mobile app developers received warning letters from the FTC concerning audio monitoring software used in their apps, but not clearly disclosed to consumers. The app developers allegedly used…
FTC Requests Auditors’ Data on PCI Data Security Assessments
Earlier this week, the FTC issued orders to nine credit card and payment security auditors in an effort to gain insight into data security compliance auditing and its role in protecting consumers’ information and…
The Carrot and the Stick: FTC’s Letter Evidences Flexible Yet Firm Approach to Claim Substantiation
The Federal Trade Commission recently approved a final consent order with Carrot Neurotechnology, Inc. and its co-owners, requiring them to stop making allegedly deceptive claims that their “Ultimeyes” video game app…
FTC Announces Settlement with ASUS over Insecure Routers and Cloud Services
Yesterday, the FTC announced that it had entered into a settlement agreement with Taiwan-based computer hardware manufacturer ASUSTeK Computer Inc., resolving allegations that the company failed to take reasonable…
Navigating Native Advertising
The FTC recently released two new guidance documents: Enforcement Policy Statement on Deceptively Formatted Advertisements and Native Advertising: A Guide for Businesses . The Policy Statement seeks to address the…