<p>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. </p>
Twitter, Inc., U.S. v.
The FTC alleged that Twitter’s deceptive use of user email addresses and phone numbers violated the FTC Act and the 2011 Commission order.
Statement of Chair Lina M. Khan Joined by Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter in the Matter of Twitter, Inc.
Ascension Data & Analytics, LLC, In the Matter of
Ascension will be required to implement a comprehensive data security program as part of a settlement resolving FTC allegations that the firm failed to ensure one of its vendors was adequately securing personal data about tens of thousands of mortgage holders.
Support King, LLC (SpyFone.com), In the Matter of
The FTC approved a proposed order banning SpyFone and its CEO Scott Zuckerman from the surveillance business over allegations that the stalkerware app company secretly harvested and shared data on people’s physical movements, phone use, and online activities through a hidden device hack.
SkyMed International, Inc., In the Matter of
SkyMed must put in place a comprehensive information security program as part of a settlement with the FTC over allegations the company failed to take reasonable steps to secure sensitive consumer information such as health records.
Statement of Commissioner Christine S. Wilson In the Matter of Zoom Video Communications, Inc.
Dissenting Statement of Commissioner Rohit Chopra Regarding Final Approval of the Settlement with Zoom Communications, Inc.
Dissenting Statement of Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter Regarding Final Approval of the Settlement with Zoom Video Communications, Inc.
Zoom Video Communications, Inc., In the Matter of
Zoom Video Communications, Inc. will be required to implement a robust information security program to settle FTC allegations that the video conferencing provider engaged in a series of deceptive and unfair practices that undermined the security of its users.
Joint Statement of FTC Commissioners Chopra, Slaughter, and Wilson Regarding Social Media and Video Streaming Service Providers’ Privacy Practices
Dissenting Statement of Commissioner Rohit Chopra Regarding Ascension Data & Analytics [Redacted]
Statement of Commissioner Noah Joshua Phillips Regarding Ascension Data & Analytics
Majority Statement of Chairman Joseph J. Simons, Commissioner Noah Joshua Phillips, and Commissioner Christine S. Wilson In the Matter of Zoom Video Communications, Inc.
Dissenting Statement of Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter In the Matter of Zoom Video Communications, Inc.
Dissenting Statement of Commissioner Rohit Chopra Regarding Zoom Video Communications, Inc.
NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc., In the Matter of
The FTC sued RagingWire Data Centers, Inc. over allegations that the company misled consumers about its participation in the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield framework and failed to adhere to the program’s requirements before allowing its certification to lapse. A proposed consent agreement that would settle those allegations was announced on June 30, 2020.
Tapplock, Inc., In the Matter of
Tapplock settled FTC allegations that it deceived consumers by falsely claiming that its Internet-connected smart locks were designed to be “unbreakable” and that it took reasonable steps to secure the data it collected from users.