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www.nytimes.com
10 hours ago
London politics

Can Lina Khan Hold On?

Lina Khan's term as F.T.C. chair has sparked significant debate over antitrust enforcement and corporate regulations, positioning her as a pivotal figure in this landscape. [ more ]
NBC News
3 days ago
Artificial intelligence

FTC announces crackdown on 'deceptive AI' businesses

The FTC is cracking down on companies using AI to mislead consumers, emphasizing that AI does not exempt entities from legal accountability. [ more ]
Common Dreams
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

FTC Report Shows Profit-Hungry Tech Giants 'Harmful to Children and Teens' | Common Dreams

Child welfare advocates urge lawmakers to pass bills protecting youth from unsafe practices by Big Tech, following an FTC report on social media's dangers. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

F.T.C. Study Finds Vast Surveillance' of Social Media Users

Social media and streaming services engage in extensive surveillance of users, including minors, collecting more personal data than understood by users. [ more ]
Fast Company
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Why FTC chair Lina Khan is one of Fast Company's 10 most innovative people of the last 10 years

Lina Khan emphasizes the importance of structural competition in markets, not just pricing, reshaping antitrust enforcement's focus. [ more ]
Engadget
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Bitcoin ATM scams have cost Americans over $10 million per month this year

Bitcoin ATM scams have surged, with fraud losses reaching $65 million in the first half of 2023, largely affecting older individuals. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
10 hours ago
London politics

Can Lina Khan Hold On?

Lina Khan's term as F.T.C. chair has sparked significant debate over antitrust enforcement and corporate regulations, positioning her as a pivotal figure in this landscape. [ more ]
NBC News
3 days ago
Artificial intelligence

FTC announces crackdown on 'deceptive AI' businesses

The FTC is cracking down on companies using AI to mislead consumers, emphasizing that AI does not exempt entities from legal accountability. [ more ]
Common Dreams
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

FTC Report Shows Profit-Hungry Tech Giants 'Harmful to Children and Teens' | Common Dreams

Child welfare advocates urge lawmakers to pass bills protecting youth from unsafe practices by Big Tech, following an FTC report on social media's dangers. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

F.T.C. Study Finds Vast Surveillance' of Social Media Users

Social media and streaming services engage in extensive surveillance of users, including minors, collecting more personal data than understood by users. [ more ]
Fast Company
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Why FTC chair Lina Khan is one of Fast Company's 10 most innovative people of the last 10 years

Lina Khan emphasizes the importance of structural competition in markets, not just pricing, reshaping antitrust enforcement's focus. [ more ]
Engadget
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Bitcoin ATM scams have cost Americans over $10 million per month this year

Bitcoin ATM scams have surged, with fraud losses reaching $65 million in the first half of 2023, largely affecting older individuals. [ more ]
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#Meta
Engadget
9 months ago
Privacy professionals

Meta sues FTC to block new restrictions on monetizing kids' data

Meta is suing the FTC to prevent the reopening of a $5 billion privacy settlement from 2020 and to continue monetizing kids' data across its apps.
The FTC accuses Meta of repeatedly violating user privacy terms and the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
The FTC aims to impose new restrictions on Meta's use of facial recognition and a moratorium on new products until a privacy audit is completed. [ more ]
Ars Technica
9 months ago
Privacy professionals

Meta sues FTC, hoping to block ban on monetizing kids' Facebook data

Meta files lawsuit against the FTC challenging its authority to impose new privacy obligations on the social media company.
Meta argues that the FTC's administrative proceedings are unconstitutional and violate the Due Process Clause. [ more ]
Engadget
9 months ago
Privacy professionals

Meta sues FTC to block new restrictions on monetizing kids' data

Meta is suing the FTC to prevent the reopening of a $5 billion privacy settlement from 2020 and to continue monetizing kids' data across its apps.
The FTC accuses Meta of repeatedly violating user privacy terms and the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
The FTC aims to impose new restrictions on Meta's use of facial recognition and a moratorium on new products until a privacy audit is completed. [ more ]
Ars Technica
9 months ago
Privacy professionals

Meta sues FTC, hoping to block ban on monetizing kids' Facebook data

Meta files lawsuit against the FTC challenging its authority to impose new privacy obligations on the social media company.
Meta argues that the FTC's administrative proceedings are unconstitutional and violate the Due Process Clause. [ more ]
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Nextgov.com
10 months ago
Artificial intelligence

FTC votes to streamline investigations into AI products

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has approved a resolution granting the agency easier access to information in nonpublic investigations related to artificial intelligence (AI) products and services.
The resolution allows FTC staff to issue civil investigative demands, similar to subpoenas, to investigate unlawful market behavior involving AI products without requiring a full Commission vote.
The resolution aims to protect consumers and address concerns about fraud, privacy infringement, unfair practices, and competition issues related to AI. [ more ]
#Twitter
Iapp
10 months ago
Privacy professionals

Judge says X Corp. must follow FTC privacy program order

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California ruled it lacked the authority to lift the FTC's consent order on X Corp.
Twitter allegedly used users' personal information for advertisement targeting according to the FTC. [ more ]
The Mercury News
10 months ago
Privacy professionals

Elon Musk and X can't escape government oversight, judge rules

Federal judge denies X's attempt to invalidate privacy settlement with the FTC, allowing the agency's investigation of the company to continue.
The judge's decision means Elon Musk may be compelled to cooperate with federal investigators and could be deposed as part of the probe.
The privacy settlement with the FTC is central to the government's scrutiny of X and allegations of non-compliance have arisen since Musk's takeover of the company. [ more ]
Iapp
10 months ago
Privacy professionals

Judge says X Corp. must follow FTC privacy program order

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California ruled it lacked the authority to lift the FTC's consent order on X Corp.
Twitter allegedly used users' personal information for advertisement targeting according to the FTC. [ more ]
The Mercury News
10 months ago
Privacy professionals

Elon Musk and X can't escape government oversight, judge rules

Federal judge denies X's attempt to invalidate privacy settlement with the FTC, allowing the agency's investigation of the company to continue.
The judge's decision means Elon Musk may be compelled to cooperate with federal investigators and could be deposed as part of the probe.
The privacy settlement with the FTC is central to the government's scrutiny of X and allegations of non-compliance have arisen since Musk's takeover of the company. [ more ]
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