Worst False Ad Settlements of 2024 Consumer News Worst False Ad Settlements of 2024 Some class-action settlements that left consumers behind.
Planned Parenthood’s Reported Use of ‘Marketing Trackers’ Blog Planned Parenthood’s Reported Use of ‘Marketing Trackers’ Organization reportedly shared information with tech companies for marketing purposes.
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.
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.
Walmart’s Undisclosed Advergame on Roblox Targets Children Consumer News Walmart’s Undisclosed Advergame on Roblox Targets Children TINA.org, together with other consumer groups, calls for immediate audit of Walmart Universe of Play.
Confide’s Screenshot Protection Ad Alert Confide’s Screenshot Protection Class-action lawsuit challenges encrypted messaging app’s confidentiality claims.
iTriage App Ad Alert iTriage App Health care app makes changes to data collection disclosures following self-regulatory review.
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.
Venmo Ad Alert Venmo Mobile payment app settles charges it misled consumers about availability of funds.
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.
Federal Laws Governing Ads Consumer Basics Federal Laws Governing Ads There are many federal laws that regulate advertisements in some way or another.
GasBuddy Ad Alert GasBuddy Company claims to save consumers money at the pump. But there are red flags.
Who is Sniffing You? Consumer News Who is Sniffing You? FTC takes first action against browser history sniffing company to protect consumer privacy.
Rise of the Supercookie Consumer News Rise of the Supercookie You don’t just have to worry about cookies anymore. Now you have to worry about super cookies. Online advertiser, ScanScout, reached a settlement with the FTC on November 8, 2011…
Facebook’s “Sponsored Stories” Consumer News Facebook’s “Sponsored Stories” So, by now, we hope that you have taken our advice on how to block pop-ups ads and limit the amount of spam filling up your inbox. But though you…
Facebook’s Tracking Cookies Consumer News Facebook’s Tracking Cookies Facebook’s list of privacy abuses in 2011 seemed to grow by the minute. Tech savvy users of the 800 million-strong network reported that A browser or web cookie collects and…
Judge Approves Facebook Settlement Consumer News Judge Approves Facebook Settlement Agreement gives members used in sponsored stories ads enough for nice lunch.
TINA.org Pursues Complaints Against Kids’ Supplement Consumer News TINA.org Pursues Complaints Against Kids’ Supplement Truthinadvertising.org alerts federal and state regulators to deceptive marketing.