Privacy Policy

Truth in Advertising, Inc. (TINA.org) respects the privacy of everyone who visits our website (the “Site”).  By accessing and using this Site, you are agreeing to this Privacy Policy.  If…

Privacy-Schmivacy

Privacy protection? Not so much.

When Privacy Concerns and Deceptive Marketing Issues Intersect

Why TINA.org supports FTC’s proposed changes to COPPA Rule but pushes for more.

Privacy Policy

Truth in Advertising, Inc. (TINA.org) respects the privacy of everyone who visits our website (the “Site”).  By accessing and using this Site, you are agreeing to this Privacy Policy.  If…

Policies

Online Privacy Protection for Kids Strengthened

FTC strengthens children’s online privacy protections to keep up with changing technology.

Facebook Privacy Settlement Terms in Dispute

FTC reviewing changes to policy on ads featuring users.

Apple’s Privacy Controls

Allegations: Falsely representing that Apple will not collect data about consumers’ activity in apps if they turn off certain privacy settings

Protecting Junior’s Privacy Online

New COPPA rules go into effect July 1.

Walmart winds down Roblox play as metaverse lands in privacy crosshairs

Peter Adams, Marketing Dive

NourishLife speak (Lifetrients)

TINA.org investigated NourishLife (which later changed its name to Lifetrients) and found that it was deceptively advertising a potentially harmful supplement called SpeechNutrients speak by, among other things, claiming it…

TINA’s Take: ‘You Can’t Interrogate an Algorithm’

TINA.org attends FTC hearing on how to protect consumers from “informational injury” in the digital age.

DuckDuckGo

NAD takes issue with browser’s broad privacy claims.

Before You Be Snapping and Chatting, Remember This

Popular app reaches agreement with FTC to make privacy changes.

Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds

The pandemic has also triggered lawsuits over privacy issues with some video conferencing apps, and more.

Power 4 Patriots

This online ad for Power 4 Patriots has all the buzzwords and formulas associated with scammy pitches: [authority groups] HATE this! Find out the one WEIRD trick that can save…

Nomi Settles FTC Charges It Misled Consumers on Mobile Tracking

Despite promises to the contrary, shoppers could not opt out of the tracking service.

CATrends: Dating Apps’ Alleged Unlawful Storage of Biometric Information

Is your selfie safe?

FTC Backs Do Not Track for Apps

Agency recommends ways to give consumers more control over their data on mobile devices.

Period Tracker Capitalizes on Post-Roe Fears

Stardust marketing claims out of this world