The Security of Information on iDevices Class Action The Security of Information on iDevices In July 2017, a federal judge granted preliminary approval of a settlement of a class-action lawsuit against Apple and several app developers. The 2014 complaint alleges that the companies misrepresented…
Gatorade Mobile App Ad Alert Gatorade Mobile App Whether Gatorade is a better choice than water for athletes depends on the duration and intensity of the exercise, says science. Either way, we’re pretty sure water is not “the…
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FTC Social Media Actions Consumer News FTC Social Media Actions See the FTC’s track record when it comes to social media influencer cases.
Confide’s Screenshot Protection Ad Alert Confide’s Screenshot Protection Class-action lawsuit challenges encrypted messaging app’s confidentiality claims.
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Ad or Not? YouTube Kids App Consumer News Ad or Not? YouTube Kids App Is this YouTube video geared toward youngsters an advertisement or original content?
Apple Accused of Misleading Consumers about iPhone Storage Consumer News Apple Accused of Misleading Consumers about iPhone Storage How much storage space do consumers really have?
Amazon’s House on Fire Consumer News Amazon’s House on Fire FTC sues Internet giant over in-app charges racked up by kids.
TINA’s Take: ‘You Can’t Interrogate an Algorithm’ Consumer News 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.
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Coffee Meets Bagel Class Action Coffee Meets Bagel In November 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Coffee Meets Bagel (a dating service app that offers both a free membership and a paid, premium membership) alleging that the…
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Fetch: Over $1 Billion in Rewards Ad Alert Fetch: Over $1 Billion in Rewards TINA.org investigates advertised milestone.
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Capital One’s Cash Advance Fees Class Action Capital One’s Cash Advance Fees Allegations: Representing that the credit card company charges Cash Advance Fees on cash loans or cash equivalents
FTC Should Ban Individual Impersonation Scams Blog FTC Should Ban Individual Impersonation Scams TINA.org submits comment in support of FTC’s proposal to ban fake celebrity endorsements, romance scams and other impersonation scams.