Companies’ Apps Shared Kids’ Information with Ad Networks; Will Pay $360K In Civil Penalties
Two app developers will pay a combined $360,000 in civil penalties as part of settlements with the Federal Trade Commission over charges they violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, or COPPA, Rule

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FTC Alleged Company Violated Order’s Information Security Requirements, Misled Consumers With Deceptive Advertising
LifeLock will pay $100 million to settle Federal Trade Commission contempt charges that it violated the terms of a 2010 federal court order that requires the company to secure consumers’ personal information and prohibits the company from deceptive advertising

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Four mortgage modification scammers, Brian Pacios, Chad Caldaronello, Justin Moreira and Derek Nelson will be banned from selling debt relief products and services under settlements resolving Federal Trade Commission charges that they deceived homeowners facing foreclosure

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Workshop Will Explore Competition, State Regulations, and Emerging Trends in the Industry
The Federal Trade Commission will host a one-day workshop on January 19, 2016, to explore competition and related issues in the U

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Note: A conference call for media with Jessica Rich, Director of the FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection, was held as follows

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The Federal Trade Commission is mailing 774 checks totaling more than $444,000 to consumers who lost money to a business directory scam

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Cranor Will Take Over Chief Technologist Role From Ashkan Soltani
Federal Trade Commission Chairwoman Edith Ramirez has appointed Lorrie Faith Cranor as the agency’s Chief Technologist, succeeding Ashkan Soltani

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Canada-Based Schemes Targeted Small Businesses, Nonprofits in U

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