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Unanimous FTC Finds LabMD’s Data Security Practices Violated Section 5 of the FTC Act

By Will R. Daugherty and David M. Brown on Posted in Cybersecurity, Enforcement, Medical Privacy, Online Privacy
On July 29, 2016, a unanimous Federal Trade Commission (“FTC” or “Commission”) issued its Opinion and Final Order reversing the decision of an administrative law judge (“ALJ”) and holding that LabMD engaged in “unfair” practices in violation of Section 5 of the FTC Act because it failed to provide reasonable and appropriate security for personal … Continue Reading

Snack Food Company’s Social Media Marketing Campaign Directed at Teens Draws FTC Complaint

Photo of Craig A. HoffmanBy Craig A. Hoffman on Posted in Behavioral Advertising, Enforcement
A consumer institute, Center for Digital Democracy, filed a complaint and request for investigation with the FTC on October 19 related to the marketing of Doritos to adolescents.  The complaint cites a research report, Digital Food Marketing to Children & Adolescents, which identifies digital marketing practices that purportedly pose threats to the health of children.  … Continue Reading
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