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Google Could Be In Hot Water Again Over Location Tracking

Google Could Be In Hot Water Again Over Location Tracking
Google Could Be In Hot Water Again Over Location Tracking
August 21, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Google could be hit with a class-action lawsuit and calls for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate its location tracking initiatives. Get the Full Story...

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Amazon Helping FTC Crack Amazon Seller Scam
Amazon Helping FTC Crack Amazon Seller Scam
August 08, 2018  |  Amazon

Amazon is cooperating with the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) fraud investigation into Sellers Playbook. The FTC and the State of Minnesota have charged Minnesota-based Sellers...

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US Tech Companies Working With Regulators To Shape New Privacy Laws
US Tech Companies Working With Regulators To Shape New Privacy Laws
August 07, 2018  |  Regulation

U.S. technology companies, anticipating that they will face increased regulation in how they handle consumers’ data, are working with policymakers to potentially shape the new...

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President Trump Not Happy With EU Fine On Google
President Trump Not Happy With EU Fine On Google
July 19, 2018  |  Google

President Donald Trump is coming to the defense of Google after the European Union hit the Internet search giant with a $5 billion fine over...

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FTC To Look Closely At EU’s $5B Google Fine
FTC To Look Closely At EU’s $5B Google Fine
July 19, 2018  |  Google

The Federal Trade Commission Chairman Joseph Simons told lawmakers Wednesday (July 18) that he will look at the European Union’s move to fine Google $5...

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FTC: Fair Credit Reporting Act Still Top Priority
FTC: Fair Credit Reporting Act Still Top Priority
July 13, 2018  |  Regulation

The Federal Trade Commission testified on Thursday (July 12) that enforcement of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) remains a top priority. Get the Full...

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Business Scams, Everywhere, Phishing For Funds
Business Scams, Everywhere, Phishing For Funds
June 20, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Emails still seem to be the way to go when it comes to parting SMBs from their money. The scams have gotten so egregious that any...

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FTC’s Operation Main Street Helps Protect SMBs From Fraud
FTC’s Operation Main Street Helps Protect SMBs From Fraud
June 19, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a new law enforcement initiative targeting operations seeking to defraud small businesses. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Consumer Advocacy Groups Want Facebook Broken Up
Consumer Advocacy Groups Want Facebook Broken Up
May 21, 2018  |  Facebook

A group of progressive advocacy groups, including MoveOn and Demand Progress, is calling on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to break up Facebook in the wake...

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