After a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved a final order resolving the Commission’s complaint against Oracle alleging that the company deceived consumers about the security provided by updates to its Java Platform Standard Edition software. The settlement was first announced in December 2015. In its complaint, the FTC alleged that Oracle […]
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FTC Announces Significant Enhancements to IdentityTheft.gov
Note: A conference call for media with FTC Chairwoman Edith Ramirez was held as follows: Date: Jan. 28, 2016Time: 2 p.m. ET Ramirez and FTC staff took questions from the media about the new site. Broadcast media, please also note that B-roll video is available on FTC.gov or by contacting the FTC Office of Public […]
Federal Trade Commission Announces Agenda for Feb. 9 Start With Security Event in Seattle
Experts from across the technology industry will share their tips and insights on how startup technology companies can make security a central part of their work at the Federal Trade Commission’s Start with Security event taking place Feb. 9 in Seattle, Washington. FTC Commissioner Julie Brill will give opening remarks at the event, which is […]
How To Participate in FTC’s PrivacyCon
The Federal Trade Commission’s PrivacyCon event is being held tomorrow, Jan. 14, 2016, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Speakers will include FTC Chairwoman Edith Ramirez, Commissioner Julie Brill and Chief Technologist Lorrie Cranor. The event will feature research presentations and policy discussions that cover a wide variety of privacy topics and will include researchers […]
Oracle Agrees to Settle FTC Charges It Deceived Consumers About Java Software Updates
Oracle has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it deceived consumers about the security provided by updates to its Java Platform, Standard Edition software (Java SE), which is installed on more than 850 million personal computers. Under the terms of a proposed consent order, Oracle will be required to give consumers the ability […]
FTC Settles with Two Companies Falsely Claiming to Comply with International Safe Harbor Privacy Framework
Two U.S. businesses have agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges they falsely claimed they were abiding by an international privacy framework known as the U.S.-EU Safe Harbor, which enables U.S. companies to transfer consumer data from the European Union to the United States in compliance with EU law. FTC complaints against TES Franchising, LLC, and […]
FTC Approves Final Order In TRUSTe Privacy Case
After a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved a final order resolving the Commission’s complaint against TRUSTe, Inc. for deceiving consumers about its privacy seal program. The settlement was first announced in November 2014. In its complaint, the FTC alleged that TRUSTe failed to conduct promised annual recertifications of companies participating in […]
TRUSTe Settles FTC Charges it Deceived Consumers Through Its Privacy Seal Program
TRUSTe, Inc., a major provider of privacy certifications for online businesses, has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it deceived consumers about its recertification program for company’s privacy practices, as well as perpetuated its misrepresentation as a non-profit entity. TRUSTe provides seals to businesses that meet specific requirements for consumer privacy programs that […]
FTC Approves Final Orders Settling Charges of U.S.-EU Safe Harbor Violations Against 14 Companies
After a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved final orders that settle charges against 14 companies for falsely claiming to participate in the international privacy framework known as the U.S.-EU Safe Harbor. Three of the companies were also charged with similar violations related to the U.S.-Swiss Safe Harbor. The FTC previously announced […]
FTC Seeks Protection for Students’ Personal Information in Education Technology Company ConnectEdu’s Bankruptcy Proceeding
The Federal Trade Commission has authorized staff of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection to send a letter to the court overseeing the bankruptcy proceedings of education technology company ConnectEdu raising concerns about the proposed sale of the company’s assets, which include student information. The company collected data from high school and college students, along […]