Data Privacy

FTC Sending $22.8 Million to Consumers for Deceptive Real Estate Schemes

The FTC is returning nearly $23 million to 1,659 consumers who were defrauded by deceptive real estate schemes, specifically Sanctuary Belize and Kanantik. This second distribution includes checks averaging $16,462 for Sanctuary Belize investors and $6,346.39 for Kanantik investors.

FTC Settlement with Express Scripts to Lower Drug Costs

The FTC has secured a settlement with Express Scripts, Inc. (ESI), a major pharmacy benefit manager, requiring significant changes to its business practices. These changes are projected to lower drug costs for patients by up to $7 billion over 10 years and increase revenue for community pharmacies.

FTC ANPRM on Rental Housing Fees Submitted to OMB

The FTC has submitted a draft Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) concerning fees in the rental housing market to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. This action signals the agency's intent to potentially create new rules to address deceptive or unfair fees charged to renters.

FTC Draft Rulemaking on Negative Option Plans Submitted for Review

The FTC has submitted a draft Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) concerning its Negative Option Rule to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. This action indicates the agency is considering potential revisions or new regulations related to negative option plans, which are common in subscription services.

FTC Warns 42 Law Firms on Anticompetitive DEI Hiring Practices

The FTC has issued warning letters to 42 law firms regarding potentially anticompetitive employment practices related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) hiring. The firms, which participated in the Mansfield Certification program, are cautioned that coordinating on candidate pools or sharing pay information may violate antitrust laws.

ICO Enforcement Actions

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has published a list of its enforcement actions, including monetary penalties, prosecutions, and reprimands. This page serves as a central repository for these actions across various sectors.

ICO FOI Regulatory Actions

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has updated its Freedom of Information (FOI) regulatory actions page. This update includes new notices, recommendations, and practice guidance related to FOI compliance for public authorities in the UK.

ICO Recovers Fines and Issues Penalties to DPP Law, 23andMe, Capita

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has recovered fines and issued penalties to several organisations, including DPP Law, 23andMe, and Capita. The ICO details its formal debt recovery actions, which can lead to insolvency proceedings and director disqualifications for non-payment of fines.