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Federal Trade Commission v. D-Link Corporation et al

  1. July 02, 2019

    D-Link Will Enhance Camera, Router Security To End FTC Suit

    Computer network manufacturer D-Link Corp. has agreed to enact a software program aimed at ensuring its internet-connected cameras and routers are secure in order to end Federal Trade Commission claims of shoddy data security, the commission announced Tuesday.

  2. January 03, 2019

    Fed Shutdown Likely To Put FTC's Fight With D-Link On Hold

    A California federal judge said he will pause the Federal Trade Commission's dispute set to go to bench trial later this month over D-Link System Inc.'s allegedly shoddy data security, if the government is still shut down on Monday, an attorney for D-Link said Thursday.

  3. January 02, 2019

    FTC Asks For Stay Of D-Link Security Trial Amid Shutdown

    The Federal Trade Commission is pushing a California federal judge to put on hold a dispute set to go to trial later this month over D-Link System Inc.'s allegedly shoddy data security, arguing that its attorneys' prep work and travel plans have been stymied by the government shutdown. 

  4. November 05, 2018

    Long D-Link, FTC Briefs Make Judge Evoke 'Days Gone By'

    A California federal court judge on Monday rejected dueling bids for quick wins in the Federal Trade Commission's lawsuit claiming D-Link Systems Inc. failed to secure its wireless routers and cameras, harking back to "days gone by" when there were signs on courthouse doors advising "no spittin', no cussin' and no summary judgment."

  5. September 24, 2018

    FTC, D-Link Press Competing Bids To Ax Data Security Row

    The Federal Trade Commission is pushing a California federal judge to hold D-Link Systems Inc. liable for several allegedly misleading statements the company made about the security of its connected devices, while the manufacturer is countering that the commission has failed to prove that any consumers had been deceived. 

  6. September 20, 2017

    D-Link Shakes FTC's Unfairness Claim In Data Security Row

    A California federal judge on Tuesday trimmed the Federal Trade Commission's closely watched suit accusing D-Link Systems Inc. of failing to adequately secure its connected devices, ruling that the commission had failed to allege any actual consumer injury to support its unfairness claim and that two of its deception claims weren't specific enough.

  7. May 11, 2017

    Taiwan Co. Escapes US Court In FTC Data Security Case

    The Federal Trade Commission has agreed to drop D-Link Corp. from a suit accusing the company of failing to adequately secure its connected devices, ending a dispute over whether a California federal court has jurisdiction over the Taiwanese manufacturer and leaving the commission to pursue claims against D-Link's U.S. subsidiary.

  8. April 26, 2017

    D-Link Bolsters Bid To Escape US Court In Data Security Suit

    D-Link Corp. has doubled down on claims that a California federal court lacks jurisdiction to hold it liable for alleged data security missteps, saying the Federal Trade Commission relies on "illusory" factual disputes and contradicted allegations to try to tie the Taiwanese connected device manufacturer to the products and practices at issue.

  9. April 18, 2017

    FTC Says D-Link Can't Escape US Court In Data Security Row

    The Federal Trade Commission hit back Monday at D-Link Corp.'s argument that a California federal court has no power to hold it liable for alleged data security missteps, contending that the Taiwanese connected device manufacturer has complete control over the security and design features being targeted by the commission.

  10. March 09, 2017

    D-Link Faces Uphill Fight To Toss FTC Router Security Row

    A California federal judge seemed unconvinced Thursday by D-Link Corp.'s argument the U.S. Federal Trade Commission hadn't pled ongoing harm in its suit alleging D-Link misled consumers about the data security of its routers and webcams, saying the agency "doesn't have to wait for the house to burn down" to file suit.

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