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- FTC Flunks AssertID’s Facebook COPPA Request
Denial by FTC against AssertID method of parental verification via social-graph verification for Childrenâs Online Privacy Protection (COPPA) Rule consent failed on inadequate support for effectiveness. [11/14]
- Senator Wants FTC to Step It Up Against Auto Dealers
Senator Edward Markey (D., Mass) urges FTC to take a more active role in policing auto dealers who use unfair or deceptive financing practices. [10/29]
- Atlanta Operation Collecting Millions in Phantom Debts Halted
Court order freezes the assets of group that used robocalls to threaten legal action against consumers unless they responded within a few days. Group collected millions in payments for phantom debts and almost 3,000 complaints to the FTC. [10/25]
- FTC Files on Payday Lending and Indian Tribe Settlement
Amicus brief filed and other charges focus on UDAAP issues and impact of settlement requirements through Indian Tribes when actions of consumers are via internet and not on tribal lands. [9/27]
- Robocop: FTC’s New Rules on Robocalls Soon to Take Effect
Effective October 16, 2013, the FTC will implement two significant changes to the 1991 Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). Here is what you need to know. [9/26]
- COPPA Methods Proposed
FTC seeks comments on parental consent on internet promotions geared towards children. Methods and related considerations presented. [9/10]
- FTC Seeks Public Comment on COPPA’s Parental Consent
Requests for public comment focus on proposed AssertID verifiable parental consent for children regarding Childrenâs Online Privacy Protection Rule methods. [8/16]
- FTC Case Against Payday Loan Scammer
UDAAP related type judgment against online operation for $9.5 million. Good template review of practices provided in complaint. [7/31]
- FTC Strong Testimony on Debt Collection
FTC testimony highlights cases brought and pending against debt collectors. [7/18]
- FTC Issues Guidance for Compliance with COPPA Rule Changes
The recent changes to the Childrenâs Online Privacy Protection Act went into effect on 7/1/13, and the FTC has now issued a âSix-Stepâ compliance plan to assist credit unions and others in their compliance efforts. [7/3]
