Which agency is responsible for truth-in-advertising and privacy laws?

Which agency is responsible for truth-in-advertising and privacy laws?

• A. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for truth-in-advertising and privacy laws.
• B. Environmental Protection Agency
• C. Department of Education
• D. Securities and Exchange Commission

Answer: (A)

The Federal Trade Commission handles truth-in-advertising and privacy protections. For truth-in-advertising, the FTC enforces that marketing claims be truthful, non-deceptive, and supported by evidence, and it can take action against advertisers who mislead consumers. On privacy, the FTC oversees how companies collect, use, and protect personal data and enforces rules related to consumer privacy, including regulations around online data and children’s online privacy (COPPA). Other agencies focus on different areas—environmental regulation, education policy, and financial markets—so they aren’t primarily responsible for truth-in-advertising or consumer privacy. That’s why this option is the correct one.

The Federal Trade Commission handles truth-in-advertising and privacy protections. For truth-in-advertising, the FTC enforces that marketing claims be truthful, non-deceptive, and supported by evidence, and it can take action against advertisers who mislead consumers. On privacy, the FTC oversees how companies collect, use, and protect personal data and enforces rules related to consumer privacy, including regulations around online data and children’s online privacy (COPPA). Other agencies focus on different areas—environmental regulation, education policy, and financial markets—so they aren’t primarily responsible for truth-in-advertising or consumer privacy. That’s why this option is the correct one.