United States of America: FTC Trade Regulation Rule on Impersonation of Government and Businesses
Progress
Current status
in force
01 Apr 2024 in force
15 Feb 2024 adopted
Scope
Implementers
United States of America
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Implemented FTC Trade Regulation Rule on Impersonation of Government and Businesses
On 1 April 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Trade Regulation Rule on Impersonation of Government and Businesses is implemented. The rule prohibits the false impersonation of a government entity or officer. It also prohibits the misrepresenta…
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
implementation
Government branch
executive
Government body
competition authority
Adopted FTC Trade Regulation Rule on Impersonation of Government and Businesses
On 15 February 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) adopted the Trade Regulation Rule on Impersonation of Government and Businesses. The rule prohibits the false impersonation of a government entity or officer. It also prohibits the misrepresent…
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
adoption
Government branch
executive
Government body
competition authority