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Explore a wide range of resources and articles detailing the Federal Trade Commission’s role in regulating commerce and protecting consumers. Visitors will find informative content about FTC guidelines, compliance requirements, and notable legal cases highlighting consumer protection laws. Dive into video interviews with experienced attorneys discussing the implications of FTC regulations on businesses and legal practices.

FTC Impersonation Rule protects consumers

The Impersonation Rule – The New FTC Tool That Just Unlocked Real Payouts

Consumer Protection, Financial Fraud & Scams, Government & Policy, Legal & Regulatory News, Personal Finance & Safety /

The FTC’s Impersonation Rule makes impersonating the U.S. government or a business a standalone legal violation enforceable by civil penalties and consumer refunds. It closes a long-standing enforcement gap that limited the FTC’s ability to obtain monetary relief in impersonation scams. This article explains what the rule covers, who it targets, and how payouts and […]

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Why TikTok’s Algorithm Retraining Could Violate Federal Law

Digital Rights & Free Speech, Government Regulation & Policy, Law & Legal Affairs, National Security & Politics, Technology & Social Media /

Forcing TikTok to retrain its recommendation algorithm could violate federal law under at least 2 frameworks: trade secret protections and constitutional limits on compelled speech. Because retraining can require disclosing source code, data, and model weights, it may be treated as compelled transfer of proprietary technology. This article explains the legal risks, key statutes, and

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The Loyalty Program That Might Be Illegally Selling Your Purchase History

Consumer Privacy, Corporate Accountability & Business Practices, Data Protection & Law, Loyalty Programs & Retail, Personal Finance & Consumer Rights /

Many loyalty programs collect 100% of your purchase history tied to your account and may share or sell it to data brokers or advertisers. Depending on your state, this can trigger disclosure, opt-out, and deletion rights under laws like CCPA/CPRA or other privacy statutes. This article explains how the data flows, what may be illegal,

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FTC fines five influencers $11 million total

The FTC Just Fined Five Influencers a Combined $11 Million — For This Exact Post

Consumer Protection Law, Digital Advertising Compliance, FTC Regulations, Influencer Marketing, Social Media Marketing /

Five influencers were fined a combined $11 million by the FTC for posting deceptive social media endorsements that failed to properly disclose paid relationships. The action signals aggressive enforcement of truth-in-advertising rules against influencers and the brands behind them. This article explains what the post did wrong, the legal standards for “clear and conspicuous” disclosures,

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Can Parents Report Violations to the FTC Now?

Consumer Protection, Corporate Law, Federal Trade Commission, Regulatory Compliance /

Yes—parents can report suspected child privacy or deceptive advertising violations to the FTC right now by submitting a complaint at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. The FTC reviews complaints, shares them with law enforcement, and can bring enforcement actions under laws like COPPA. This article explains what to report, how to file, and what outcomes to expect. In the

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