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Consumer groups urge FTC to investigate Google over location tracking

Posted November 27, 2018 / Data collection, FTC, News in Data collection, FTC, News 0 0 0

Consumer groups urge FTC to investigate Google over location tracking The Hill EMILY BIRNBAUM A coalition of more than 75 consumer groups is urging the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate Google for allegedly “manipulating”...

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Verizon throttling could trigger FTC investigation of deceptive practices

Posted August 28, 2018 / Data collection, FTC, News in Data collection, FTC, News 0 0 0

Verizon throttling could trigger FTC investigation of deceptive practices arstechnica JON BRODKIN Thirteen Democratic members of Congress on Friday asked the Federal Trade Commission to investigate Verizon’s recent throttling of the Santa...

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INSIGHT: Retailers Should Check Their Social Media Practices Before the FTC Makes Its Next Move

Posted August 23, 2018 / FTC, Influencer Marketing, News in FTC, Influencer Marketing, News 0 0 0

INSIGHT: Retailers Should Check Their Social Media Practices Before the FTC Makes Its Next Move Bloomberg Law Meegan Brooks, Steptoe & Johnson LLP, and Nilda Nejah, Corporate Counsel, ThredUp Inc. As customers learn to jump, swipe, and pay...

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FTC CHAIR SAYS COMMISSION ‘VERY INTERESTED’ IN GOOGLE EU FINE

Posted July 19, 2018 / Data collection, FTC, News in Data collection, FTC, News 0 0 0

FTC CHAIR SAYS COMMISSION ‘VERY INTERESTED’ IN GOOGLE EU FINE AdAge The chairman of U.S. Federal Trade Commission said Wednesday that the agency is “very interested” in learning more about the European Union’s record...

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