FTC Compliance Mastery: Safeguards Rule, Privacy Rule & Consumer Protection

FTC Compliance Mastery: Safeguards Rule, Privacy Rule & Consumer Protection is a self-paced online intermediate-level course from Petronella Technology Group, Inc. in the Cybersecurity & Compliance catalog. It takes about 3.5 hours, costs $149 per learner, and ends with a certificate of completion.

3.5-hour FTC Compliance Mastery: Safeguards Rule, Privacy Rule, FTC Act § 5, CAN-SPAM, TSR, COPPA. For compliance, ops, marketing. $149 lifetime.

⏲ 3.5 hours★ intermediate➤ Cybersecurity & Compliance

Pricing

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Lifetime access. Certificate of completion. Quizzes and assessments.

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Your Instructor

Craig Petronella

CMMC-RP, CCNA, CWNE, DFE #604180

Founder of Petronella Technology Group (founded 2002, BBB A+ since 2003). Team is fully CMMC-RP certified. CMMC-AB Registered Provider Organization #1449.

What you will learn

  • Implement an FTC Safeguards Rule program meeting the eight elements of 16 CFR 314.4, including Qualified Individual designation and annual reporting
  • Draft compliant initial and annual Privacy Rule notices under 16 CFR Part 313, with workable opt-out mechanics and accurate sharing-category disclosures
  • Manage breach notification under the amended 16 CFR 314.5 (effective May 13, 2024), including the 500-consumer trigger and 30-day FTC clock
  • Recognize FTC Act Section 5 unfair or deceptive practices risk in advertising, pricing, dark patterns, and AI claims
  • Design marketing claims, endorsements, and Made in USA labeling that survive FTC substantiation review
  • Navigate CAN-SPAM, the Telemarketing Sales Rule, and COPPA for the marketing and online-services stack
  • Run a vendor-management program that meets 16 CFR 314.4(f) due-diligence and ongoing-oversight expectations
  • Build an incident-response runbook coordinating FTC, state AG, and contractual notification obligations

Course outline: 6 modules, 17 lessons

Module 1: The FTC Compliance Landscape - Who Is Regulated and Why It Matters

  • Lesson 1.1: The FTC's Authority and Reach
  • Lesson 1.2: The Stakes - Recent Enforcement and Why 2026 Is Different

Module 2: The FTC Safeguards Rule - All 8 Elements for Financial Institutions

  • The Eight Required Elements
  • MFA, Encryption, Vendor Oversight & the Annual Report

Module 3: The FTC Privacy Rule - Initial and Annual Privacy Notices

  • Privacy Rule Foundations
  • Sharing Categories, Opt-Out, and State Privacy Law Layering

Module 4: Breach Notification & Incident Response - The 16 CFR § 314.5 Amendment

  • The 314.5 Amendment in Practice
  • State Law Layering & The Incident Response Runbook
  • Scenario: The Auto Dealer Breach

Module 5: FTC Act Section 5 - Unfair & Deceptive Practices, Advertising Claims, and Dark Patterns

  • Lesson 5.1: The Section 5 Standards - Unfairness and Deception
  • Lesson 5.2: Advertising Claims, Made in USA, and AI Claims
  • Scenario: The CEO's AI Pitch
  • Scenario: The Influencer Post
  • Scenario: The Made in USA Label

Module 6: Marketing Compliance - CAN-SPAM, TSR, COPPA, and Online Disclosures

  • Lesson 6.1: CAN-SPAM, Telemarketing Sales Rule, and COPPA
  • Lesson 6.2: Online Disclosures, Dark Patterns & Closing
  • Scenario: The Subscription Cancel Trap

Buying for a team

Team packs for this course. A block of seats for this one course, redeemable for 12 months: 5 seats $595, 10 seats $990, 25 seats $1,995. Compare team packs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What will I learn in FTC Compliance Mastery?

You will learn to implement an FTC Safeguards Rule program meeting the eight elements of 16 CFR 314.4, draft compliant Privacy Rule notices under 16 CFR Part 313, and manage breach notification under the amended 16 CFR 314.5. The course also covers FTC Act Section 5 unfair or deceptive practices and marketing rules including CAN-SPAM, the Telemarketing Sales Rule, and COPPA.

Who is FTC Compliance Mastery for?

It is a cross-functional course for compliance, operations, and marketing staff at any business the FTC can regulate, such as firms that finance purchases, send commercial email, place outbound calls, or run consumer-facing online services. The intermediate-level material is aimed at non-bank operators who are surprised by FTC obligations.

How long is FTC Compliance Mastery and what level is it?

The course runs about 3.5 hours (210 minutes) across six modules plus a final exam, at an intermediate level. It is self-paced online with progress tracking.

Is FTC Compliance Mastery free or paid?

It is a paid course priced at $149 with lifetime access. It is covered by our 30-day money-back guarantee: request a refund within 30 days of purchase if you have completed less than 25% of the course, and we refund the full price.

Does FTC Compliance Mastery cover marketing and advertising compliance?

Yes. A dedicated module addresses CAN-SPAM, the Telemarketing Sales Rule, COPPA, and online disclosures, and the course teaches how to design marketing claims, endorsements, and Made in USA labeling that survive FTC substantiation review. Learners who pass the final exam receive a certificate of completion.

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