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GoDaddy to Settle FTC Charges of ‘Unreasonable Security Practices’
Regulation // January 15, 2025

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said Wednesday (Jan. 15) that a proposed settlement order will require web hosting company GoDaddy to improve its information security program. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Gig Economy Platform Angi Services to Settle FTC Complaint
Gig Economy // January 07, 2025

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the New York attorney general aim to require gig economy platform Handy Technologies, which currently does business as Angi Services, to pay $2.95 million and make “substantial” changes to its business practices. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

FTC Alleges AccessiBe Made Deceptive Claims About Web Accessibility Tool
Regulation // January 03, 2025

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) aims to require software provider accessiBe to pay $1 million to settle the agency’s allegations that the company made deceptive claims about its product and failed to disclose its material connections to online reviewers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

FTC Alleges Data Brokers Sold Sensitive Location Data
Regulation // December 03, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced actions taken against data brokers, alleging that the companies sold sensitive location data. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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FTC Sends Refunds in Case Alleging Concealment of Negative Reviews

January 28, 2025
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is sending nearly $2.4 million to customers of fast-fashion retailer Fashion Nova, which the agency alleged prevented negative reviews from being posted on the company’s website. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins […]

GoDaddy to Settle FTC Charges of ‘Unreasonable Security Practices’

January 15, 2025
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said Wednesday (Jan. 15) that a proposed settlement order will require web hosting company GoDaddy to improve its information security program. Get the Full Story...

Gig Economy Platform Angi Services to Settle FTC Complaint

January 07, 2025
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the New York attorney general aim to require gig economy platform Handy Technologies, which currently does business as Angi Services, to pay $2.95 million...

FTC Alleges AccessiBe Made Deceptive Claims About Web Accessibility Tool

January 03, 2025
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) aims to require software provider accessiBe to pay $1 million to settle the agency’s allegations that the company made deceptive claims about its product and failed to...