The FTC report suggests that the intertwining of privacy violations with anti-competitive behavior creates a vicious cycle, whereby data abuses foster market dominance, which in turn perpetuates more data abuses.
The report indicates that consumer surveillance practices prevalent among major tech platforms like Facebook and YouTube are driven by ad-revenue models that prioritize profits over user privacy.
EFF points out that not only established platforms, but also emerging competitors, struggle against market dominance based on user data acquisition, stifling consumer-friendly options.
The FTC warning highlights a critical transformation in consumer protection, noting that a truly competitive marketplace should allow users to discover alternatives that prioritize their interests over corporate advertising goals.
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