The MoviePass logo displayed on mobile phone.

Spurned MoviePass users won’t be seeing any money after FTC finalizes complaint with app

The FTC alleged MoviePass blocked subscribers from using the service.

On Oct 6, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

FTC Chairwoman Lina Khan and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg.

Facebook wants court to dismiss FTC’s monopoly lawsuit

Facebook once again is claiming that FTC Chair Lina Khan is 'biased.'

On Oct 4, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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Tech newsletter: AT&T spam texts

Here is a look at tech and politics news from the last week.

On Sep 28, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

A surveillance camera with Facebook logo.

Advocacy group urges FTC to crack down on surveillance advertising

The petition urges the FTC to prohibit it 'as an unfair method of competition.'

On Sep 28, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

FTC Chair Lina Khan testifying in Congress.

Lina Khan says her FTC will prioritize cracking down on recent ‘surge’ in big-tech mergers

She has support from progressives, and says she'll focus on 'rampant consolidation.'

On Sep 24, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

A woman standing in front of colored light.

Public interest groups call plan to give FTC $1 billion for data abuse enforcement ‘crucial’

The groups said the FTC was 'overdue for an influx of resources.'

On Sep 23, 2021 by Colleen Cronin

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg standing in front of a sign that says 'privacy.'

Facebook allegedly overpaid government fines to protect Zuckerberg from liability

The suit calls the overpay an 'express quid pro quo'

On Sep 22, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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‘Privacy rights are civil rights’: Why Biden’s pick for FTC signals a new effort to protect user data

He's been called 'a regulator who wants to regulate.

On Sep 22, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

FTC Chair Lina Khan next to a letter from Democrats urging the agency to start rulemaking to protect consumer data privacy.

Democrats urge FTC to use ‘every tool’ to combat consumer data privacy ‘crisis’

'The commission should take advantage of every tool in its toolkit to protect consumers’ privacy.'

On Sep 21, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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Tech newsletter: 60K say Apple should abandon iPhone scans

Here is a look at tech and politics news from the last week.

On Sep 14, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

Alvaro Bedoya

Biden chooses outspoken critic of facial recognition to join FTC

Biden's FTC is shaping up to take on big tech.

On Sep 13, 2021 by Grace Ferguson

A smartphone showing the website of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

Democrats float $1 billion for new bureau to crack down on big tech

The money would be used to create a new bureau focusing on 'unfair or deceptive' big tech practices.

On Sep 10, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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Tech newsletter: Can Americans still afford internet?

Here is a look at tech and politics news from the last week.

On Sep 7, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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FTC orders SpyFone to notify users who secretly had it installed on their phones

The company and its chief executive are banned from the surveillance business.

On Sep 2, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

FTC Chairwoman Lina Khan next to a letter sent to her by advocacy groups asking for the FTC to block the proposed MGM Amazon deal.

Amazon’s purchase of MGM Studios should be blocked to stop its ‘growing dominance,’ leading advocates say

The groups say the sale needs to be blocked to stop Amazon's 'growing dominance.'

On Aug 31, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich