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FTC Act Section 5
Federal Trade Commission Act, Section 5
In force US federal privacy security consumer protection
The main federal privacy enforcement tool: unfair or deceptive practices, including privacy promises not kept and unreasonable security.
At a glance
- Who it applies to
- Most businesses, except those regulated by other agencies such as banks and common carriers.
- Who enforces it
- Federal Trade Commission
- When
- In effect since 26 September 1914.
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