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Effective Date Set for FTC Amendments to Affiliate Marketing Rule

An FTC final rule amending requirements that allow a consumer to prohibit the use of certain information obtained from affiliates for customer solicitation was published in the Federal Register.

The amendments, which correspond to amendments to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, go into effect on October 18, 2021.

Primary Sources

  1. Federal Register: Affiliate Marketing Rule

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Regulated Activities
Credit Reporting Suitability and Consumer Protection
Sub-Activity
FCRA
Regulated Entities
Commercial Companies Creditors / Lenders
Body of Law
Commerce
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US - Federal
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FTC