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Facebook Privacy Settlement To Include Federal Oversight – Report

Facebook reportedly faces having a federal privacy official on its board, as part of settlement deal with FTC

6 years ago

D-Link Charged By US For Router Security Failures

Router maker allegedly failed to take reasonable security steps to protect data against hackers

8 years ago

FTC Commissioner Looking For Hackers’ Help With Consumer Privacy

FTC Commissioner Terrell McSweeny details how the government agency is working to improve privacy and limit deceptive practices online—and makes…

8 years ago

Mobile Security Update Probe Launched By US Authorities

Patchy mobile patching process? FCC and FTC begin smartphone security update investigation

9 years ago

Amazon Vows To Fight FTC Over In-App Purchases

The FTC has been promised a legal fight after Amazon threatened to bring in the lawyers over in-app purchases

10 years ago

Google FTC Decision Prompts Whistleblower Probe

The constant leaks during the FTC probe of Google has prompted political scrutiny by an angry congressman

12 years ago

Google Cleared By FTC Over Search Charges

Google is cleared over allegations that it manipulated its search engine algorithms to hurt rivals

12 years ago

Google Search Settlement With FTC Coming Soon – Report

A settlement deal between the FTC and Google over its search practices is reportedly coming soon

12 years ago

FTC Backs Google Lawsuit Over Smartphone Patents

The US Federal Trade Commission is reportedly in favour of suing Google for allegedly blocking access to its smartphone and…

12 years ago

FTC Subpoenas Apple As Part Of Google Antitrust Investigation

Commision questions how Apple decided on preferred search engine for iPhone and iPad

13 years ago