Every year the FTC brings hundreds of cases against individuals and companies for violating consumer protection and competition laws that the agency enforces. These cases can involve fraud, scams, identity theft, false advertising, privacy violations, anti-competitive behavior and more. The Legal Library has detailed information about cases we have brought in federal court or through our internal administrative process, called an adjudicative proceeding.
LabMD, Inc. v. 鶹ý Trade Commission
The 鶹ý Trade Commission filed a complaint against medical testing laboratory LabMD, Inc. alleging that the company failed to reasonably protect the security of consumers’ personal data, including medical information.
SecurTest, Inc., In the Matter of
The FTC alleged that while SecurTest initiated a Privacy Shield application in September 2017 with the U.S. Department of Commerce, the company did not complete the steps necessary to be certified as complying with the frameworks. Because it failed to complete certification, SecurTest was not a certified participant in the frameworks, despite representations to the contrary on its website. The settlement with the FTC prohibits SecurTest from misrepresenting its participation in any privacy or security program sponsored by a government, self-regulatory, or standard-setting organization, including the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield and Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield frameworks. It also must comply with reporting and compliance requirements.
Separate Statement of Commissioner Noah Joshua Phillips, In the Matter of Unrollme Inc.
Equifax, Inc.
Equifax, Inc. agreed to pay at least $575 million, and potentially up to $700 million, as part of a global settlement with the 鶹ý Trade Commission, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), and 50 U.S. states and territories to settle allegations that the credit reporting company's failed to take reasonable steps to secure its network.
Dissenting Statement of Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter Regarding the Matter of FTC vs. Facebook
Statement of Chairman Joe Simons and Commissioners Noah Joshua Phillips and Christine S. Wilson Regarding the Matter of Facebook, Inc.
Dissenting Statement of Commissioner Rohit Chopra Regarding the Matter of Facebook, Inc.
Statement of Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter In the Matter of FTC vs. Equifax, Inc.
D-Link
D-Link Systems, Inc., agreed to implement a comprehensive software security program in order to settle 鶹ý Trade Commission allegations over misrepresentations that the company took reasonable steps to secure its wireless routers and Internet-connected cameras.
James V. Grago, Jr. doing business as ClixSense.com, In the Matter of
James V. Grago, Jr. online rewards website ClixSense.com settled allegations from the Fewill be required to implement a comprehensive information security program before collecting personal information as part of a final settlement with the 鶹ý Trade Commission related to allegations that he failed to take reasonable steps to protect personal data.
Unixiz, Inc. doing business as i-Dressup.com
Unixiz, Inc., doing business as i-Dressup.com, and the individually named defendants CEO Zhijun Liu and Secretary Xichen Zhang, reached a settlement over allegations they violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
Dissenting Statement of Commissioner Noah Joshua Phillips and Commissioner Christine S. Wilson - Regulatory Review of Safeguards Rule
Statement of Commissioner Chopra and Commissioner Slaughter In the Matter of Musical.ly Inc. (now known as TikTok)
Musical.ly, Inc.
Video social networking app Musical.ly, Inc., now known as TikTok, agreed to pay $5.7 million to settle 鶹ý Trade Commission allegations that the company illegally collected personal information from children in violation of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act.
Roca Labs, Inc.
The FTC is taking action against the Florida-based marketers of a line of weight-loss supplements who allegedly made baseless claims for their products, and then threatened to enforce “gag clause” provisions against consumers to stop them from posting negative reviews and testimonials online.