FTC Proposed Rulemaking, Negative Option Rule to amend Negative Option Rule, standards for autorenewal contracts. Comment period for changes to negative Option Rule to Cover all Autorenewals, including B2B Services, Add New Disclosure, Consent, and Cancellation Requirements
Federal Trade Commission issued proposed rule prohibit employers from using noncompete agreements with their employees or independent contractors. This proposal arises from preliminary finding by FTC that noncompetes constitute an unfair method of competition in violation of FTC act.
Federal Trade Commission announced two settlements, amounting to $520 million, with Epic Games, Inc. in connection with alleged violations of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act Rule the COPPA Rule and alleged use of “dark patterns” relating to in-game purchases.
Federal Trade Commission FTC released Policy Statement Regarding the Scope of Unfair Methods of Competition Under Section 5 of Federal Trade Commission Act. Expands scope of FTC considers unfair methods of competition prohibited under Section 5 of Federal Trade Commission Act.
Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan rounded out her first year on the job by calling out overwhelming consumer privacy policies. many privacy policy violations may go unreported by consumers who are unable to understand their terms.