FTC sues to block Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of game giant Activision Blizzard
admin The Federal Trade Commission on Thursday sued Microsoft Corp. to block its $69 billion deal…
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Vonage to pay $100 million to settle FTC allegations of thwarting cancellations, ‘junk fees’
Internet-based telecom provider Vonage agreed to pay $100 to the Federal Trade Commission to settle…
Read MoreFTC chief Khan says ‘stealth’ digital ads are designed to ‘exploit children’s insecurities’ for profit, as agency considers new rules
Federal Trade Commission Chairwoman Lina Khan warned social media companies and other digital advertisers that…
Read MoreVisa, Mastercard facing FTC probe over debit-card competition on online payments
The Federal Trade Commission is investigating whether Visa Inc. and Mastercard Inc.’s security tokens restrict…
Read MoreFTC says Bezos, Jassy must testify in investigation into Amazon Prime
WASHINGTON — Amazon.com Inc. founder Jeff Bezos and Chief Executive Andy Jassy can’t avoid testifying…
Read MoreFTC sends a warning to Uber, Lyft, DoorDash and other ‘gig-work’ companies
The Federal Trade Commission announced Thursday that it plans to crack down on the exploitation…
Read MoreFTC set to launch effort to expand online privacy protection rules
WASHINGTON — The Federal Trade Commission is expected to begin writing federal rules to expand…
Read MorePeriod-tracking apps: FTC warns of ‘incalculable risk’ if health apps share info after Roe decision
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning people that devices and apps that gather people’s…
Read MoreSenators urge FTC to investigate TikTok over how it handles U.S. user data
The two top members of the Senate Intelligence Committee on Tuesday urged the Federal Trade…
Read MoreFTC proposes new rule to eliminate ‘deception’ and ‘fraudulent add-on products’ in car-buying process
The Federal Trade Commission is considering a move to eliminate junk fees and bait-and-switch advertising…
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