Compete Becomes Latest Internet Company To Sign FTC Privacy Decree
Compete, the Boston-based web analytics company, is the latest Internet company to settle abuse of privacy charges with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
IBM Names Peters New Chief Privacy Officer
International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE: IBM) appointed Christina Peters, a lawyer, as its second chief privacy officer.
FTC Fines Scareware Scammer With $163 Million
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has levied a fine of over $163 million on an Internet scareware scammer and permanently banned the scammer from selling computer security software, PCMag has reported.
Facebook Details New Ad Strategy With New ‘Bible’
Facebook (Nasdaq: FB) published a “marketing Bible” to turbocharge revenue and take advantage of new mobile platforms.
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FTC Appears Ready To Fine Google Millions Over Apple Safari Privacy Breach [REPORT]
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is apparently ready to fine search engine giant Google millions of dollars for using an invasive advertising cookie on Apple's Safari browser, according to Consumer Watchdog, who filed a complaint in February with the FTC after Stanford Researcher Jonathan Mayer identified the breach.
FTC Urges Lawmakers to Pass Consumer Privacy Laws: What Next?
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) stepped up its game on Monday, March 26, and urged Congress to enact laws for protecting users' online privacy. In addition, the FTC also called on companies to speed up self-regulation, so Internet users can gain more control over their personal data.
Apple Shares Shrug FTC Subpoena, Climb On New Price Targets
Shares of Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) kept surging Wednesday even after the company was subpoenaed by Washington after two more analysts raised price targets.
Apple Subpoenaed By FTC As Part Of Google Probe
Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL), the iPad developer, received a subpoena from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission as part of its probe into practices of Google (Nasdaq: GOOG), a report said.
FTC seeks Apple Testimony on Google: Report
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has subpoenaed Apple in order to get details about its mobile-search deal with Google according to a report by Bloomberg.
FTC questions tech companies on Google practices: Bloomberg
Antitrust regulators investigating Google for potential antitrust violations have asked Apple Inc how it incorporates Google search on its iPad and iPhone, Bloomberg reported citing two people familiar with the matter.
Senator Schumer asks FTC to probe Apple, Android
A U.S. senator has urged the Federal Trade Commission to investigate reports that applications on the Apple Inc and Google Inc mobile systems steal private photos and contacts and post them online without consent.
U.S. Senator Asks FTC to Probe Apple and Google on Privacy Violation
A U.S. senator has called on the Federal Trade Commission to initiate an investigation subsequent to reports that applications on the Apple and Google mobile systems are violating privacy of users, according to a report.
Microsoft hires ex-FTC Google expert as lobbyist
Microsoft Corp hired as one of its lobbyists a former Federal Trade Commission lawyer who had access to thousands of confidential Google Inc documents, according to a source close to the situation.
FTC Warns App Makers to Protect Kids' Privacy
Apple Inc, Google Inc and their vendors must do more to protect children using iPhones and other mobile devices to read or play games, U.S. trade regulators said, and warned they may punish software makers that secretly collect data on kids.
FTC Warns App Makers to Protect Child Privacy
Apple Inc, Google Inc and their vendors must do more to protect children using iPhones and other mobile devices to read or play games, U.S. trade regulators said, and warned they may punish software makers that secretly collect data on kids.
FTC warns app makers to protect kids' privacy
Apple Inc, Google Inc and their vendors must do more to protect children using iPhones and other mobile devices to read or play games, U.S. trade regulators said, and warned they may punish software makers that secretly collect data on kids.
FTC expands Google antitrust probe: source
U.S. regulators looking at whether Google manipulates its search results to favor its own products have expanded the probe to include Google+, the search giant's new social networking tool, a source familiar with the probe said on Friday.
FTC Expands Antitrust Probe to Encompass Google+: Source
U.S. regulators looking at whether Google Inc. manipulates its search results to favor its own products have expanded the probe to include Google+, the search giant's new social-networking tool, a source familiar with the probe said on Friday.
Lawmaker calls for FTC probe into Carrier IQ
U.S. Representative Edward Markey on Friday asked the Federal Trade Commission to investigate whether software maker Carrier IQ violated millions of mobile phone users' privacy rights.
Facebook settles privacy case with FTC
Facebook will be required to get user consent for certain changes to privacy settings as part of a settlement of federal charges that it deceived consumers and forced them to share more personal information than they intended.
Facebook near privacy settlement with FTC
Facebook is finalizing a settlement with federal regulators over changes to its privacy policies enacted two years ago, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Facebook Revealed Privacy Principles in FTC Memo
Facebook revealed privacy principles in a memo to the FTC sent in Feb. 2011.
Facebook near privacy settlement with FTC: report
Facebook is finalizing a settlement with federal regulators over changes to its privacy policies enacted two years ago, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Facebook may Change Privacy Policies as FTC Settlement Nears
Facebook is in talks with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission to reach a settlement over changes to its privacy policies enacted two years ago, according to media reports.
Four Loko to Change Label Under FTC Pressure: 7 Other Beverages the Govt Keeps Fighting
The settlement between Four Loko and the FTC is only the latest chapter in a history of government curtailing specific drinks
FTC to Investigate Facebook Cookie Tracking: Scrutiny on Privacy Issues Continues
As concerns and controversies culminate over Facebook’s privacy breach, two House members are asking the Federal Trade Commission to examine the social networking site’s practice of tracking browser cookies. Will Facebook survive this?
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