FTC Unfairness and Deception Authority

Authority type
Federal Statute
Jurisdiction
United States
Issuing body
Federal Trade Commission
Citation
FTC Act § 5, 15 U.S.C. § 45(a), (n)
Legal status
Statute in Effect
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Authorizes federal enforcement actions against unfair or deceptive commercial practices, including unsubstantiated safety claims, deceptive marketing of autonomous capabilities, and misleading data collection practices.

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