"These surveillance practices can endanger people's privacy, threaten their freedoms, and expose them to a host of harms, from identity theft to stalking," FTC Chair Lina Khan said.
"Several firms' failure to adequately protect kids and teens online is especially troubling," Khan added, emphasizing the need for better safeguards for younger users.
The FTC released a 129-page report analyzing data collection methods of major platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, highlighting significant privacy concerns.
Politicians and advocates have long criticized companies like Facebook for their user data collection methods, raising alarms about risks to teens and illegal activities.
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