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FTC Chief Says Breaking Up Big Tech Is On The Table
FTC Chief Says Breaking Up Big Tech Is On The Table
August 13, 2019  |  Regulation

The chief of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said he’d he’d be willing to break up tech companies if necessary, according to a report...

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White House Calls For FCC To Regulate Social Media Content
White House Calls For FCC To Regulate Social Media Content
August 09, 2019  |  Regulation

The White House has drafted an executive order that would put the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in charge of what large tech companies choose to...

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Amazon Accused Of Punishing Sellers With Better Offers On Walmart
Amazon Accused Of Punishing Sellers With Better Offers On Walmart
August 05, 2019  |  Amazon

Merchants who sell their products on both Amazon and Walmart are complaining about the pressure they’re getting from Amazon to raise their prices on Walmart....

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Antitrust Concerns, Cryptos In Sharp Regulatory Focus	 
Antitrust Concerns, Cryptos In Sharp Regulatory Focus  
August 05, 2019  |  Regulation

There has been no summer slowdown for regulatory overtures toward technology firms, spanning social media, antitrust concerns and the cryptocurrency arenas. Get the Full Story...

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FTC Launches Antitrust Probe Into Apple-Amazon Deal
FTC Launches Antitrust Probe Into Apple-Amazon Deal
August 04, 2019  |  ANTITRUST

The Federal Trade Commission is reportedly carrying out an antitrust investigation surrounding a partnership between Apple and Amazon, according to The Verge. Get the Full...

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US Senators Introduce Anti-Monopoly Legislation
US Senators Introduce Anti-Monopoly Legislation
August 03, 2019  |  Regulation

Two U.S. Senators, Amy Klobuchar and Richard Blumenthal, proposed legislation on Friday (Aug. 2) that would make it easier to penalize Big Tech companies for...

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Facebook Antitrust Investigation Centers On Acquisitions
Facebook Antitrust Investigation Centers On Acquisitions
August 01, 2019  |  ANTITRUST

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) antitrust investigation is looking into Facebook’s acquisitions to determine whether it bought other...

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FTC Files Suit Against Cambridge Analytica For Facebook Privacy Breach
FTC Files Suit Against Cambridge Analytica For Facebook Privacy Breach
July 24, 2019  |  Facebook

The Federal Trade Commission announced that it has filed a suit against data analytics company Cambridge Analytica. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Facebook Vows To Revamp Privacy Approach
Facebook Vows To Revamp Privacy Approach
July 24, 2019  |  Regulation

For Facebook, it’s a $5 billion fine and a “fundamental shift” in how the social media giant addresses privacy practices. Get the Full Story Complete...

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