FTC Introduces Novel Ban in Its Settlement with NGL Labs and Scrutinizes AI Representations

August 19, 2024 in FTC, COPPA, Global Privacy & Security, Online Advertising

On July 9, 2024, The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office (LA DA) reached a settlement with NGL Labs, the maker of the “NGL: ask me anything” app and its co-founders. The complaint alleged violations of the Federal Trade Commission Act (FTC Act), the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act (ROSCA), and similar California state laws. In the complaint, the FTC and LA DA also brought claims against NGL’s cofounders individually.

Hintze Law Privacy Updates

November 22, 2021 in Global Privacy Updates

By Emeka Egwuatu

Our latest snapshot of recent privacy law developments from around the world.

FTC Issues Enforcement Policy Statement on COPPA and Voice Recordings

October 23, 2017 in COPPA, FTC

By Smriti Chandrashekar

On October 23, 2017, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) issued guidance on the online collection of certain audio voice recordings from children under the age of 13. The guidance, in the form of an “enforcement policy statement” discusses the application of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”) to such recordings.

FTC Updates COPPA Verifiable Consent Guidance

July 17, 2014 in COPPA, FTC

The FTC has updated its Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) FAQs providing new guidance regarding verifiable parental consent, including an alternative method of verification, clarifying ability of operators to use third parties to obtain consent; and the potential liability of those third parties consent providers.