Ad Law Access

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

FTC Reaches Out to Businesses on COPPA

On May 15, 2013, the Federal Trade Commission sent letters to more than 90 U.S. and foreign-based companies that may be affected by amendments to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (“COPPA” or the “Rule”),…

House Lawmakers Introduce New Bill to Address Mobile App Privacy

On Thursday, May 9, Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA), and co-sponsor Rep. Steve Chabot (R-OH) introduced the “ Application Privacy, Protection, and Security (APPS) Act of 2013,” (H.R. 1913). The bill, which is aimed at…

Delta Cleared for Takeoff: Wins Dismissal of California AG Mobile App Privacy Action

In December 2012, the California Attorney General filed a lawsuit against Delta Airlines, Inc. (“Delta”) alleging that Delta violated California’s Online Privacy Protection Act by failing to post a privacy policy…

FTC Continues FCRA Enforcement Activities: Warning Letters to 10 Data Brokers

Today, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced that it sent letters to 10 data brokers warning them that their practices may be subject to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”). A sample letter is available…

FTC Issues Updated COPPA FAQs

On April 25, 2013, the Federal Trade Commission issued an updated version of its frequently asked questions (“FAQs”) document to assist online operators as they prepare for changes to the Children’s Online Privacy…