The agency says the company was “reckless” in its use of the technology for surveillance purposes. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has prohibited Rite Aid from using facial…
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FTC Proposes Stronger Protections on Children’s Privacy
The rule would require targeted advertising to be off by default. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed modifications to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA Rule),…
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FTC Acts Against Telemarketing Scheme
“The Sales Mentor” misled consumers with deceptive practices and false earnings claims. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has obtained proposed orders against the operators of “The Sales Mentor”…
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Federal Trade Commission Sues Grand Canyon University
The agency alleges the school was deceptive in its advertising and marketing. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has sued Grand Canyon University, the nation’s largest Christian university, charging…
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New Company Merger Guidelines Released By DOJ and FTC
White House economist says antitrust guidance is important to ensure competition and lower consumer costs. The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) jointly released…
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FTC Sues to Block Acquisition of Exclusive Drug License
The deal would give the French company a pharmaceutical monopoly over Pompe Disease therapy. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken action to prevent Sanofi from acquiring an…
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Meta Reattempts Court Block of FTC Data Use Agreement
The judge will hear the case regarding the private data of minors on January 29. D.C. District Court Judge Randall Moss has announced that he would hear arguments…
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The company sought to have the dispute with the Federal Trade Commission transferred to the court. The District of Columbia U.S. District Court denied a motion filed by…
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FTC Approves Resolution on AI Product Oversight
The resolution corresponds with the president’s executive order on the development and use of artificial intelligence. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently approved an omnibus resolution that authorizes…
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FTC Issues Refund to Businesses HomeAdvisor’s Deceptive Practices
The company claimed to provide a month of free mHelpDesk, but actually charged extra for the service. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has begun refunding over $3 million…
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