FTC makes a point with ChoicePoint penalties

30.01.2006

The settlements make it clear that the FTC is willing to escalate security-related enforcement actions, said Michael Overly, an attorney at Foley & Lardner LLP in Los Angeles.

"We knew something big was going to happen" after the DSW and BJ's settlements, Overly said. "The agreement with ChoicePoint shows that [FTC officials] have every intent of continuing with even more force this year."