FTC Chairman Ferguson Appoints Daniel Guarnera as Director of Bureau of Competition
Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson has appointed Daniel Guarnera as Director of the Bureau of Competition. View Press Release
Developments
Our developments section tracks activities of the legislature, regulatory activities and court decisions as well as other relevant developments in the jurisdictions we follow.
Information Commissioner’s updated response to the Data (Use and Access) (DUA) Bill
The Data (Use and Access) (DUA) Bill was introduced to Parliament on 24 October 2024. The Bill has now completed its passage through the House of Lords, where it has been subject to a number of amendments and significant debate. This response provides the Information Commissioner’s comments on…
AP: pas op met gebruik chatbot DeepSeek
De Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens (AP) waarschuwt gebruikers van de app DeepSeek om heel voorzichtig en terughoudend met deze nieuwe chatbot om te gaan. Mensen doen er verstandig aan om zichzelf de vraag te stellen of zij wel echt persoonlijke en andere gevoelige gegevens in deze app willen invoeren, aldus de AP. Als mensen persoonlijke informatie van … Read more
FTC Sends More Than $2.6 Million in Refunds to Small Businesses Harmed by Payment Processor First American Payment Systems
The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $2.6 million in refunds to small businesses harmed by payment processor First American Payment Systems. View Press Release
Direct marketing advice generator makes it easy for organisations to comply with the law
We have launched a free online tool to help organisations ensure their direct marketing activities comply with UK law – namely the Privacy and Electronic Communication Regulations (PECR), and the UK GDPR. By using the direct marketing advice generator, small organisations will get reliable compliance advice, tailored to their own direct marketing activities, in minutes.
LinkedIn Fined €310 Million for GDPR Violations by Irish Data Protection Commission
The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has imposed a significant fine of €310 million on LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company for violating the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This decision follows an inquiry into LinkedIn’s processing of personal data for behavioral analysis and targeted advertising. Background of the Decision The inquiry, initiated by a complaint filed … Read more
FTC Seeks Public Comments on Enbridge Inc.’s Petition to Set Aside 2017 Order
The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on a petition by Enbridge Inc. requesting that the Commission reopen and set aside a final consent order issued in 2017 regarding Enbridge’s merger with energy infrastructure company Spectra Energy Corp. View Press Release
FTC Grants Chairman Ferguson Authority to Comply with President Trump’s Orders to End DEI
The Federal Trade Commission approved a motion to give Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson authority needed to comply with President Trump’s executive orders ending DEI across the federal government. View Press Release
Andrew N. Ferguson Takes Over as FTC Chairman
Andrew N. Ferguson was officially designated as Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission by President Trump on Monday, January 20, 2025. View Press Release
FTC Chairman Ferguson Announces that DEI is Over at the FTC
Today, Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson announced that the agency is delivering on the promise that President Trump made to the American people and issued the following statement: View Press Release