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How the FTC can use ‘data minimization’ to immediately strengthen consumer privacy

'The FTC should press forward in crafting rules that prohibit by default unnecessary data collection, use, and disclosure.'

On Jan 26, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich

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Fashion Nova will pay $4.2 million to settle with FTC over blocking bad reviews from consumers

Fashion Nova was suppressing bad reviews on its website, the FTC says.

On Jan 25, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich

Lina Khan (L) and Jonathan Kanter (R).

FTC, DOJ say they want to toughen up merger guidelines

The new guidelines could see more scrutiny for big tech companies.

On Jan 18, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich

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Tech newsletter: The people want a data privacy law

Here's this week's tech newsletter.

On Jan 18, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich

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Facebook’s VR unit is reportedly being investigated by the FTC

The scrutiny over Oculus comes as the FTC has already set its sights on Facebook.

On Jan 17, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich

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FTC warns of scam involving cryptocurrency ATM—and a QR code

The scam involves an impersonator, a QR code, and a trip to a crypto ATM.

On Jan 14, 2022 by Claire Goforth

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg pursing his lips while speaking on stage.

Facebook fails in attempt to get FTC’s antitrust suit thrown out

The FTC's lawsuit can move forward.

On Jan 12, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich

A side by side of FTC Nominee Alvaro Bedoya and FCC Nominee Gigi Sohn.

‘Further delay is unacceptable’: Advocacy group urges Senate to move quickly on votes for Biden’s FCC, FTC picks

Biden re-nominated Gigi Sohn and Alvaro Bedoya last week.

On Jan 10, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich

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Despite FTC efforts to halt robocalls, complaints soared last year

The FTC told Congress complaints were 'overwhelmingly' about robocalls.

On Jan 6, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich

FCC nominee Gigi Sohn and FTC nominee Alvaro Bedoya.

Biden re-nominates picks for FCC, FTC

Both nominees would give the FCC and FTC Democratic majorities.

On Jan 4, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich

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Tech newsletter: A wild year of tech policy

Here's this week's tech newsletter.

On Jan 4, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich

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Tech newsletter: FTC’s upcoming big tech crackdown

Here's this week's tech newsletter.

On Dec 21, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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FTC will use ‘full suite of tools’ to tackle data privacy, discrimination, Lina Khan says

Khan said the FTC could use rulemaking to address a host of issues.

On Dec 17, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

Lina Khan, nominee for Commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), speaks during a Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington.

Why Lina Khan put the fear of god into big tech this year

Lina Khan was the most influential person in the tech world in 2021.

On Dec 16, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

FTC Chair Lina Khan and FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel.

FTC, FCC, urged to crack down on the sale of your location data

'More needs to be done.'

On Dec 13, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich