Like him or hate him, there is no question that supporters of Donald Trump are extremely passionate, and will go great lengths to help get him elected. They are also quick to pull out their pocketbooks to donate money if they think it will help get him elected (or even get them a chance to … Read more
When Facebook bought WhatsApp in 2014, many people were concerned that the company would begin feeding Facebook with user information. They were assured that the Facebook deal would not result in a change to privacy on WhatsApp. A recent announcement, however, confirms that WhatsApp will begin feeding Facebook with user data, including their phone numbers. … Read more
As previously discussed here, on September 15, 2016, the Federal Trade Commission will host a public workshop to examine and evaluate disclosures that marketers make to consumers about advertising claims and privacy practices, including data dissemination and tracking technologies. The workshop will delve into the effectiveness of disclosures to ensure consumers notice them, comprehend them, … Read more
While Trump hasn’t run many ads attacking Clinton, advertising claiming that Hillary Clinton is going to drop out has started to appear on thousands of websites, including several neo-nazi and neo-conference conspiracy sites. The advertising, claim that Hillary Clinton is going to drop out of the race as “soon as tomorrow” claim to have a … Read more
Ransomware is considered by most to be one of the biggest threats to individuals and businesses today. The basic way that ransomware works is that a computer is infected through normal channels (email links, corrupt websites, ect) and the software takes all the files (including pictures, documents, videos, ect) and encrypts them using advanced encryption … Read more
Practice Fusion is an electronic health record platform that is used by doctors and patients to handle a variety of healthcare related activities. The company was charged by the FTC with violating privacy information used on the site, and they have now settled with the company. The company ran into the trouble because they were … Read more
he Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a lawsuit against 1-800 Contacts, charging the online retailer of contact lenses with allegations of unlawfully orchestrating and maintaining a web of anticompetitive agreements with rival companies. The FTC alleges 1-800 Contacts entered into bidding agreements with at least 14 competing companies and networks. These bidding agreements purportedly … Read more
Federal Judge has ruled that General Mills must stand trial in a lawsuit when it may have tricked consumers into thinking that Cheerios Protein was actually high in protein — when it actually just had loads and loads of sugar. According to US District Judge Thelton Henderson, consumers may now pursue claims that General Mills … Read more
Dietary supplements, herbal remedies, patches, creams, wraps and products rubbed into the skin are high-profile. Weight loss offers are among the most intensely scrutinized by local, state and federal regulators. Each website must be in substantial compliance based on the specific facts and nature of the advertising program. Issues such as claim substantiation and “competent … Read more
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Inc. has settled Federal Trade Commission charges that it deceived consumers during a marketing campaign for the video game Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor, by failing to adequately disclose that it paid online “influencers” to post positive gameplay videos on YouTube and social media. Under a proposed FTC order, Warner Bros. … Read more
You would think it is 2014 again reading the headline, but it is true. Warner Brothers paid two YouTube personalities to make videos about their Xbox One games. They paid as much as $30,000 for these videos. Unfortunately, the videos never disclosed that there was compensation involved, which goes against FTC regulations. The game being … Read more
Digital ad fraud is a major concern for marketers, but it looks like it is really starting to draw the attention of others as well. Specifically, Senators Mark Warner of Virginia and Chuck Schumer of New York (both Democrats) are preparing a letter that they will be sending to the FTC requesting that they look … Read more
We’ve written a lot about Ashley Madison, the online infidelity dating website, has certainly seen its share of trouble over the past several years. In addition to having an extremely controversial business to begin with (matching up married people who want to have affairs), they also had one of the most highly publicized data security … Read more
Indian based company, InMobi, which is one of the largest mobile ad networks, has recently agreed to a settlement in a case which claimed that they were tracking the location of app uses without first getting consent. They are not admitting to or denying the allegations, but simply agreeing to pay $950,000 to settle the … Read more
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