United States of America: Federal Trade Commission issued ruling in its investigation into Support King (SpyFone) over unlawful monitoring products and services

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Federal Trade Commission issued ruling in its investigation into Support King (SpyFone) over unlawful monitoring products and services

On 20 December 2021, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final order in Docket No. C-4756 concerning Support King, LLC, formerly doing business as SpyFone and its officer, mandating the immediate disabling of access to information collected …

Scope

Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
consumer protection authority

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2021-09-01
under investigation

On 1 September 2021, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued an administrative complaint and acce…

2021-12-20
in force

On 20 December 2021, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final order in Docket No. C-4756 c…

2025-07-18
in consultation

On 18 July 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) initiated a 30-day public comment period, open …

2025-08-19
processing consultation

On 19 August 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) concludes the 30-day public comment period on…