Is Your Cellphone Spying on You? Consumer News Is Your Cellphone Spying on You? The mobile phone world was rocked in November 2011 when a systems administrator from Connecticut posted a 17-minute video on YouTube showcasing how a hidden program installed on millions of…
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Terms of Use Articles Terms of Use These terms and conditions (the “Terms”) govern your access to and use of Truth in Advertising, Inc. (TINA.org)’s website (the “Site”). By accessing or using the Site, you are agreeing…
Penalties that Pack a Pinch Consumer News Penalties that Pack a Pinch Are FTC settlements just a cost of doing business?
Do Not Call Registry: There’s an App for That! Consumer News Do Not Call Registry: There’s an App for That! PrivacyStar is an app created for Android and Blackberry smart phones that provides privacy features such as call-blocking, caller lookup/ID services and the like.
Exercise Your Rights: Commenting Online Consumer News Exercise Your Rights: Commenting Online Obviously, the internet has come a long way since 1998, and accordingly, the FTC is seeking to update the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA).
Walmart Quietly Removes Kid’s Advergame from Roblox Consumer News Walmart Quietly Removes Kid’s Advergame from Roblox Universe of Play’s removal follows action led by TINA.org – and inaction from self-reg group.
Why is Walmart’s 13+ Roblox Game Displaying a COPPA Seal? Consumer News Why is Walmart’s 13+ Roblox Game Displaying a COPPA Seal? Only users who are 13 and older can enter Walmart Discovered.
Lawmakers Push for “Do-Not-Track” Consumer News Lawmakers Push for “Do-Not-Track” Marketers are watching you, but can you get them to stop?
How WeSplit.it Could be Used to Spam You Ad Alert How WeSplit.it Could be Used to Spam You Be wary of emails that say you owe money for charges you don’t remember. It’s likely spam.
Sega’s Sonic Runners App Ad Alert Sega’s Sonic Runners App Self-regulatory body says children’s game ran afoul of a mobile guidance regarding data collection.
iTriage App Ad Alert iTriage App Health care app makes changes to data collection disclosures following self-regulatory review.
Federal Laws Governing Ads Consumer Basics Federal Laws Governing Ads There are many federal laws that regulate advertisements in some way or another.
Who is Sniffing You? Consumer News Who is Sniffing You? FTC takes first action against browser history sniffing company to protect consumer privacy.
Somebody’s Watching You Consumer News Somebody’s Watching You What you need to know about in-store tracking.
Talking to Kids about Deceptive Advertising Resources Talking to Kids about Deceptive Advertising Teach your children well, about ads.
GasBuddy Ad Alert GasBuddy Company claims to save consumers money at the pump. But there are red flags.
FTC COPPA Rule Comment Regulatory/Congressional Actions FTC COPPA Rule Comment TINA.org submitted a comment to the FTC regarding its proposed amendments to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule.
Venmo Ad Alert Venmo Mobile payment app settles charges it misled consumers about availability of funds.