Ad Law Access

Updates on advertising law and privacy law trends, issues, and developments

Ingredient Supplier Settles FTC Charges Related to Sponsored Trial

Earlier this week, the FTC announced a settlement with a company that supplies functional ingredients to food and dietary supplement sellers. According to the FTC, the company sponsored “a seriously flawed human…

Google to Refund at Least $19 Million Over Kids’ In-App Purchases

On September 4, 2014, the FTC announced a settlement with Google Inc., which requires the search giant to pay at least $19 million in refunds to consumers that the Commission alleges were billed for unauthorized…

FTC Asks (Too?) Much of Retailers

The FTC recently announced that it sent warning letters to five “major retailers” selling athletic mouth guards on their websites. According to the FTC, the retailers’ websites included concussion claims that may be…

BBB Accountability Program Issues Warning to Online Interest-Based Advertisers

Last Thursday, the BBB’s Online Interest-Based Advertising Accountability Program issued a compliance warning, reminding online advertisers that its privacy code applies across devices and platforms and that the…

Privacy and Data Security 15 Do’s and Don’ts: Tips for Avoiding FTC Enforcement

The FTC continues to remain focused on protecting consumers’ privacy and security online, offline, and in the mobile environment. To date, the FTC has obtained more than 60 privacy settlements and brought over 50 data…