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Groups Urge FTC to Investigate YouTube Kids Video App
The groups are concerned that the app disregards long-established safeguards limiting advertising to young audiences.
Snuggie Maker Wrapped Up in Not-So-Cozy Advertising Fraud Charges
Turns out Allstar's 'buy one, get one free' ad hook was allegedly cloaked in trickery. Now the as-seen-on-TV giant is forking over $8 million to settle charges that it hoodwinked customers.
FTC Fines Two Health Apps That 'Lack Adequate Evidence to Support Their Claims'
Both apps said they could diagnose melanoma via simple smartphone snapshots.
FTC Takes No Action Against Yelp Following Year-Long Investigation Into Review System
Despite outcry from small-business owners, this marks the second inquiry by the FTC that has resulted in no further action, according to Yelp.
U.S. FTC Asking Apple About Health Data Protection
The commission is seeking assurances from Apple that it will prevent people's private health data from being used without their consent.
Kids Under 13 Could Soon Get Their Own Gmail, YouTube Accounts (As If They Didn't Have Them Already…)
Kids already use Gmail and they're obsessed with YouTube. Now Google wants to make it legit, as in legal.
FTC Sues Amazon Over Kids' Unauthorized In-App Purchases
The Federal Trade Commission filed a complaint today arguing that the ecommerce giant allowed children to rack up charges on their parents' accounts without consent.
Franchisees in Puerto Rico Claim McDonald's Broke FTC Rule
In letting McDonald's biggest franchisee open up shops in Puerto Rico, local franchisees say the fast-food giant violated FTC rules.
Snapchat's Legal Woes to 'Disappear' After Reaching Settlement With the FTC
While Snapchat's snaps don't necessarily disappear as advertised, the company is also facing heat about the deceptive way in which it unknowingly culled user data.
FTC Orders Apple to Pay a Minimum of $32.5 Million Over In-App Purchases
The tech company agreed to refund parents whose children made in-app purchases without their knowledge.
The FTC Recommends Sweeping Investigation of Patent Trolls
Edith Ramirez, chairwoman of the Federal Trade Commission, intends to launch a comprehensive inquiry into patent-assertion entities.
Lawmakers Seek FTC Scrutiny of Google's Search Results
Even wonder why Google's own products and services appear at the top of search results? See how that could change if lawmakers get their way.
Q&A: New Fraud and Identity Theft Rules
Are your customers safe from online scamsters? How to comply with the FTC's new 'Red Flags' program.
FTC Takes Aim at 'Fake News' Websites
Advertisements framed as newsy websites are starting to draw the ire of the Federal Trade Commission, and with good reason.
Finding Your Perfect Franchise
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