Which section regulates deceptive practices regarding a company's privacy policy?

The regulation of deceptive practices regarding a company's privacy policy falls under Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act. This section prohibits "unfair or deceptive acts or practices in or affecting commerce."

When a company makes claims about its privacy practices—such as how it collects, uses, or shares consumer data—those claims must be truthful and not misleading. If a company provides a privacy policy that misrepresents its practices, it can be deemed deceptive under Section 5. The FTC actively enforces this provision to protect consumers from businesses that do not adequately disclose their data practices or that engage in misleading representations.

Other sections mentioned do not specifically address deceptive practices related to privacy policies. Section 10 focuses on the prohibition of unfair methods of competition, Section 15 deals with the prohibition of certain restraints on trade, while Section 2 outlines the definitions of unfair methods of competition. These sections are more about general practices in commerce rather than the specific issue of deceptive privacy policies. Thus, Section 5 is rightly identified as the governing provision in this context.