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FTC Settles with Health App Marketers for Unsubstantiated Melanoma Detection Claims
The Federal Trade Commission announced this week that it has reached settlements with two marketers for “deceptively claiming their mobile apps could detect melanoma, even in its early stages.” MelApp and Mole…
Kelley Drye Webinar: Examining the FTC’s Report on the Internet of Things—February 23, 2015 at 1 PM
As discussed in this blog post, the FTC has issued its long-awaited report entitled The Internet of Things: Privacy and Security in a Connected World . The report includes recommended privacy and security best…
FTC Administrative Law Judge Rejects Commission's Definition of “Biodegradable"
Decision Also Reiterates Appropriate Standards for Consumer Perception Surveys On February 6, 2015, Chief Administrative Law Judge D. Michael Chappell announced his decision (“Initial Decision”) in the case of FTC…
Throttled: TracFone Enters $40 Million Settlement with FTC over “Unlimited” Plans
Last week, the FTC concluded a $40 million settlement with TracFone – the largest prepaid mobile provider in the U.S. – over allegations that the company throttled customers’ purportedly unlimited data plans. The FTC…
FTC Publishes Internet of Things Report
Last week, the FTC issued its long-awaited report entitled The Internet of Things: Privacy and Security in a Connected World . The report includes recommended privacy and security best practices for companies that…