Consumer Rights Law

The report, which does not carry the force of law, was approved by a 3-1 vote by the FTC’s … the use of so-called “Do Not Track” technology, which would give consumers the right to opt out of data collection. … Continue reading →

addresses and other personal information to give consumers the right to see their data. The agency’s 57-page report on privacy is the result of two years of discussions with commercial data collectors and privacy advocates—and are only non …

Privacy laws have been narrowly tailored toward protecting … President Barack Obama, who is fighting for re-election in November, said companies should give consumers a “privacy bill of rights” that includes basic protections. He was careful to note …

Republicans are talking about repealing this law, if they win big in the election in November. How does all this uncertainty affect, you know, doctors, hospitals, employers, consumers … WESSEL: Right. Well, Paul Keckley, who’s an expert at this at … Continue reading →

More specifically, for example, the FTC wants the new laws to, among other things … heels of the February announcements of the Obama administration’s Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights, which also call for consumer privacy legislation, and advertiser …

But they are backing the measure. “We want to do anything we can so consumers will say, ‘Hickman’s is doing the right thing, keeping us fed and doing right by their flock,’ ” said Clint Hickman, an owner of Arizona’s … Continue reading →

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission called on Congress to enact laws to protect consumer privacy on … Last month, the White House released a so-called consumer- privacy bill of rights, saying it would work with companies and consumer groups …

Some in the government already have been pushing for greater privacy rights for users … They also urged lawmakers to pass laws concerning data brokers, who buy and consolidate consumer information. “If companies adopt our final recommendations for …

Under the proposed law, these particular tickets would have no specific … that “paperless tickets infringe on the consumer’s right to sell their tickets for fair market value, or give tickets to sporting events and concerts as a gift.”

and consumers are encouraged to take precautions when selecting and contracting with estate sale companies. Editor’s note: The following is a “Your Legal Rights” column provided by the Office of Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson.