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NAI Releases Updated Code of Conduct for Online Behavioral Advertising
The Network Advertising Initiative (“NAI”) recently announced final updates to its 2013 Code of Conduct (“NAI Code”). The NAI Code is one of the leading industry self-regulatory codes of conduct governing online…
Kansas AG Action Offers Reminder That States Monitor Do-Not-Call Compliance
A few days ago, a Kansas state court entered a default judgment against Bullseye Target Marketing, a Missouri telemarketing company that solicited roofing business in Kansas, in an action brought by the Kansas Attorney…
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 Staff Report on Proposed Revisions to Mail or Telephone Order Merchandise Rule
On Monday, the FTC released a Staff Report on the Mail or Telephone Order Merchandise Rule recommending that the Commission adopt the amendments in the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking issued on September 30, 2011. The…
Handy Health Tracking Mobile App...Or Regulated Medical Device?
The use of mobile apps for health purposes has created new questions for users, developers, and regulators regarding the balance between convenience, expanded health care, and public safety. The line between apps that…