Can the Federal Trade Commission File Complaints Against Businesses That Target Consumer Locations Without the Consent of the Consumer?

The Federal Trade Commission is beginning to require that marketing companies understand that the collection, use, and sale of consumer location information requires the consent of the consumer

FTC Proposes Amendments to its Health Breach Notification Rule

The Federal Trade Commission announced that the agency will be updating its Health Breach Notification Rule to include new apps and technologies

Why Posting Patient Photographs on Social Media Accounts May Violate HIPAA and FTC Advertising Regulations

Physicians and medical practices should review the HIPAA rules, FTC requirements, and local medical rules before posting any patient photographs on social media accounts. The civil fines for [...]

FTC Proposes Amendments to its Health Breach Notification Rule

The Federal Trade Commission announced that the agency will be updating its Health Breach Notification Rule to include new apps and technologies

Compliance Laws for Mobile Health Apps

An interactive questionnaire for mobile health app and medical device developers that covers compliance issues for HIPAA, the FDA&C Act, and the FTC Act

Adaptogens and FDA/FTC Compliance

Many companies are making and selling products with herbs and other adaptogens that claim to relieve stress and need to understand the FDA regulations that regulate drugs and dietary supplements.

Covid Consumer Protection Act

A new law, the Covid-19 Consumer Protection Act, authorizes the US DOJ and FTC to enforce deceptive marketing claims about the prevention, cure, treatment, mitigation, and diagnosis of COVID-19.

Guidelines for Soliciting Reviews from Patients

The Federal Trade Commission guidelines for when and how physicians can and can’t seek solicitations from their patients, employees, and business contact.

June Roundup of FDA and FTC Warning Letters To Healthcare Companies Claiming COVID 19 Treatments and Cures

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Federal Drug Administration (FDA) are continuing to send warning letters to companies that promise treatments and cures for COVID-19

New Agency Telehealth Guidelines During COVID-19 Health Pandemic

In response to the public health emergency created by the novel coronavirus, various agencies such as the DHHS and FTC are announcing new compliance rules.