The FTC Bars Kochava From Selling Sensitive Data Without Consent
It’s been nearly four years since the Federal Trade Commission first accused Kochava of selling highly sensitive location data. Now, the two have finally reached a settlement.
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The POV On Data Privacy As The Clock Ticks Down To A Second Trump Presidency
Nikki Bhargava, a partner at law firm Reed Smith, spoke with AdExchanger about knowns – and unknowns – on the privacy as we gear up for the next four years.
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FTC Commissioner Melissa Holyoak Decries The Term ‘Surveillance Advertising’
Has the Federal Trade Commission been overstepping its bounds? Yes, according to newly appointed Republican FTC Commissioner Melissa Holyoak.
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What Is A Data Broker?
The next wave of privacy regulation revolves around data brokers. And while the term “data broker” may have a negative connotation, its legal definition is fairly straightforward.
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Simply Saying That A Solution Is ‘Privacy Safe’ Doesn’t Cut It Anymore
Sharing enough detail without being overwhelming is a difficult balance to strike, and there’s no perfect answer. But one thing is for certain: Privacy platitudes are for hacks or for those with something to hide.
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The FTC’s Case Against Kochava Will Likely Proceed – With Some Tweaks
There was hot ad tech legal drama in the Gem State this week.
A judge in Idaho intends to rule that the Federal Trade Commission’s case against Kochava can proceed. But the FTC may have to make some changes to its complaint before moving forward.
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The FTC Lost Their Last Republican Commissioner. What Happens Next?
The FTC’s only remaining Republican commissioner just resigned — and political polarization is putting the agency in a pickle.