Regulation tracker

FTC Government & Business Impersonation Rule

Last updated

Status
In force
Jurisdiction
United States
Regulator
Federal Trade Commission
Key date
1 Apr 2024

Primary source: www.ftc.gov ↗

Lets the FTC take impersonators of government agencies and businesses straight to court to recover money for victims.

Key points

  • Covers fake emails, websites, calls and logos copying real organisations.
  • Enables civil penalties and consumer redress.

What firms should do

Map the requirements to your controls, assign an owner, and track deadlines in your compliance calendar. Pro members get a detailed implementation checklist.


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