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FTC Updates COPPA FAQs in Advance of July 1 Rule Changes
This week, the Federal Trade Commission announced the latest update to its frequently asked questions (“FAQs”) document to assist online operators as they prepare for changes to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection…
Ohio Lawsuit Alleges Deceptive Advertising by Jos. A. Bank
On May 24, 2013, Ohio consumers filed a class action lawsuit in U.S. District Court (N.D. Ohio) alleging that advertising by clothing retailer Jos. A. Bank violates the Ohio Consumer Sales Practices Act (“CSPA”) and…
Eleventh Circuit Rules Best Buy's ID Swipe Policy Does Not Violate Federal Privacy Law
On Tuesday, the Eleventh Circuit ruled that Best Buy’s policy of swiping drivers’ licenses when customers return purchases does not violate the federal Drivers’ Privacy Protection Act of 1994 (“DPPA”). In a per curiam…
FTC and CFPB Announce Public Roundtable on Data Integrity in Debt Collection
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) will co-host a roundtable on June 6, 2013 to examine how consumer data is used and maintained in the debt collection process,…
White House Nominates New CPSC Commissioner and CPSC Adds Director of Compliance and Field Operations
With a looming departure date for Consumer Product Safety Commission ("CPSC" or "Commission") Commissioner Nancy Nord that would leave the CPSC without a quorum, the Obama Administration announced last week the…