Category Archives: Regulations

‘Gag Clauses’ Illegal, FTC Reminds Marketers

‘Gag Clauses’ Illegal, FTC Reminds Marketers by Wendy Davis, Staff Writer @wendyndavis, February 22, 2017 The Federal Trade Commission is reminding businesses that they aren’t allowed to prohibit consumers from posting reviews online. In guidance issued this week, the agency recommends that companies review their standardized contracts and remove any clauses that may violate the … Continue reading ‘Gag Clauses’ Illegal, FTC Reminds Marketers

Ad Industry: Tough Privacy Rules Will ‘Undercut’ Internet Marketplace

by Wendy Davis, Staff Writer @wendyndavis, October 19, 2016 The ad industry is stepping up its fight against proposed privacy rules that would restrict broadband providers’ ability to use data about customers’ Web activity for ad targeting. The proposed rules, up for a vote on October 27, would require broadband providers to obtain consumers’ opt-in … Continue reading Ad Industry: Tough Privacy Rules Will ‘Undercut’ Internet Marketplace