Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video subscribers are hitting 'pause' instead of canceling altogetherMany streaming subscribers frequently cancel and re-subscribe, indicating a trend of 'subscription pausers' in the industry.
The FTC's 'Click-to-Cancel' rule for subscriptions is long overdueTransparent disclosures on free trial terms can lead to happier, more loyal customers.
Canceling subscriptions has to be as easy as signing up, FTC says in a new ruleThe new 'click to cancel' rule enhances consumer rights by simplifying subscription cancellations.Businesses must now make cancellation processes as straightforward as signing up.
The FTC's 'Click-to-Cancel' rule for subscriptions is long overdueTransparent disclosures on free trial terms can lead to happier, more loyal customers.
Canceling subscriptions has to be as easy as signing up, FTC says in a new ruleThe new 'click to cancel' rule enhances consumer rights by simplifying subscription cancellations.Businesses must now make cancellation processes as straightforward as signing up.
Privacy At Risk: Vehicles' Phone Apps May Expose Your Personal InfoPhone apps in cars raise privacy concerns for drivers due to excessive data collection and potential unauthorized sharing.
FTC consumer chief fires warning on false AI claimsFTC holds companies accountable for AI claims, vows regulatory action for phony promises, and emphasizes truthfulness and substantiation.
Don't Do It: Google Maps to Label Business Pages That Post Fake ReviewsGoogle Maps is increasingly removing fake reviews and penalizing businesses that violate its Fake Engagement policy.
Posting Fake Online Reviews Is Now Illegal Under New FTC Rule | iHeartThe FTC has made fake consumer reviews illegal to promote fair competition and honest advertising.
Deciphering marketing language: How to become a more discerning consumerAdvertising language often includes meaningless claims that mislead consumers, prompting the need for scrutiny and legal discernment.
Mutual of Omaha granted more time to respond to Longbridge allegationsMutual of Omaha Mortgage receives extended time to respond to legal claims over running deceptive reverse mortgage review websites.
Privacy At Risk: Vehicles' Phone Apps May Expose Your Personal InfoPhone apps in cars raise privacy concerns for drivers due to excessive data collection and potential unauthorized sharing.
FTC consumer chief fires warning on false AI claimsFTC holds companies accountable for AI claims, vows regulatory action for phony promises, and emphasizes truthfulness and substantiation.
Don't Do It: Google Maps to Label Business Pages That Post Fake ReviewsGoogle Maps is increasingly removing fake reviews and penalizing businesses that violate its Fake Engagement policy.
Posting Fake Online Reviews Is Now Illegal Under New FTC Rule | iHeartThe FTC has made fake consumer reviews illegal to promote fair competition and honest advertising.
Deciphering marketing language: How to become a more discerning consumerAdvertising language often includes meaningless claims that mislead consumers, prompting the need for scrutiny and legal discernment.
Mutual of Omaha granted more time to respond to Longbridge allegationsMutual of Omaha Mortgage receives extended time to respond to legal claims over running deceptive reverse mortgage review websites.
Deciphering marketing language: How to become a more discerning consumerMisleading advertising language is prevalent, and consumers must discern its meaning in a jargon-heavy market.
Bankruptcy Sale of DNA Data: From Toysmart to 23andMe23andMe's financial struggles may lead to the sale of DNA data from its 15 million customers, raising privacy concerns.
Morning Docket: 08.22.24Legal disputes over noncompete agreements and discrimination laws continue to evolve, shaping the landscape of regulatory frameworks.
Google Team Pixel Reviewers Flag 'Brand Love' Requirement | EntrepreneurGoogle's Pixel 9 review program imposed a requirement for creators to favor the Pixel over competitors, which was later admitted as an error.
Read the lawsuitDefendants are accused of allowing children under 13 to use TikTok without parental consent, raising data privacy concerns.
Youth Privacy in Immersive Technologies - Future of Privacy ForumCompanies are expanding into virtual spaces for brand experiences and products, collecting more data and raising risks for young people.FTC and self-regulatory bodies are focusing on privacy, safety, and advertising regulations in immersive spaces.
FTC's Khan warns tech industry that agency will strictly enforce AI data privacyFTC will regulate AI tools for consumer privacy protectionClear rules being set for data use in AI model training
Meta sues FTC to block new restrictions on monetizing kids' dataMeta is suing the FTC to prevent the reopening of a $5 billion privacy settlement from 2020 and to continue monetizing kids' data across its apps.The FTC accuses Meta of repeatedly violating user privacy terms and the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).The FTC aims to impose new restrictions on Meta's use of facial recognition and a moratorium on new products until a privacy audit is completed.