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…

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Privacy-Schmivacy

Privacy protection? Not so much.

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…

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.

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…

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.

Period Tracker Capitalizes on Post-Roe Fears

Stardust marketing claims out of this world

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…

FTC Backs Do Not Track for Apps

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

Report Says ComputerCOP Software Cops Give Away Is “Spyware”

Digital rights group says it’s time for law enforcement “to take away ComputerCOP’s badge.”

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).

Confide’s Screenshot Protection

Class-action lawsuit challenges encrypted messaging app’s confidentiality claims.

9 Signs It May Be a Tax Return Scam

Don’t file with fraudsters this tax season.

Surfshark Subscriptions

Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose that subscriptions automatically renew and making it difficult to cancel

LowerMyBills.com Probably Won’t Dissolve Your Worry

Ads for life and car insurance fail to deliver any substantive meaning.

Rocket Money (Formerly Truebill)

A way out of pesky subscriptions or just another pesky subscription?

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…

“Low Cost” Internet Access Can Really Add Up

There are many considerations when it comes to choosing an Internet service provider – type (cable, dial-up, DSL, or satellite), speed, price, hardware needed, reliability, and level of support. When…