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Facebook To Pay Record $5bn Fine For FTC Settlement

“But we only budgeted $3bn!” Zuckerberg and co going to have dig into the kitty to pay mammoth penalty

5 years ago

Facebook Fined $5bn Over Cambridge Analytica Scandal

But FTC refrains from imposing strict limits on Facebook's data practices, adding to criticism that the penalty is a slap…

5 years ago

US Judge Rules Qualcomm Violated Antitrust Law

US judge rules Qualcomm's policies strangled competition for years, but an appeal against the ruling is planned

6 years ago

Facebook US Settlement Could Impose 20 Years Of Oversight

A deal with the FTC reportedly in the works could extend oversight of Facebook's data practices, but critics say it's…

6 years ago

Facebook Co-founder Chris Hughes Urges Firm Breakup

But Facebook rejects the call from one of its co-founders to split Facebook up into three separate firms

6 years ago

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

Facebook Sets Aside $3 billion For FTC Privacy Fine

Strong results from social networking giant as it prepares to pay billions for privacy breaches

6 years ago

Groups Hit YouTube With Complaint Over Data Gathering On Kids

Groups allege that YouTube violates child protection laws by collection personal data of minors

7 years ago

Leading Internet Figures Demand Cancellation Of ‘Net Neutrality’ Vote

Vint Cerf, Sir Tim Berners-Lee and Steve Wozniak are amongst those calling for this week's vote to be called off…

7 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

Ashley Madison Parent Company Slapped With £1.3m Fine Over Data Breach

The adultery site's parent company is to pay the FTC $1.6m for deceptive marketing practices and the lack of basic…

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

Oracle Settles Java Security Deception Charges With FTC

Oracle's Java updater left older, vulnerable versions of the software on users' systems, the FTC said

9 years ago

Google Secretly Tracks School Children’s Web History, Claims Digital Rights Group

Electronic Frontier Foundation files complaint against Google after group claims it has uncovered evidence the search giant collects student personal…

9 years ago

ICANN .Sucks Up To Internet Regulators In ‘Predatory’ Domain Name Case

Cheeky domain name being "illicitly" flogged to companies that are scared their trademark will get the .SUCKS gTLD treatment

10 years ago

Apple Watch Under Investigation By US Security Authorities

FTC seeks assurances regarding health data security and privacy from apps working with the Apple Watch

10 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

Snapchat Settles FCC Charges For ‘Deceiving Users’

Snapchat reprimanded by US regulator and faces 20 years of scrutiny for deceiving its users

11 years ago

Apple To Refund £20m Over In-App Purchases Row

Apple is to cough up £20m to refund people whose kids have racked up large in-app purchases

11 years ago

FTC To Review Google’s Acquisition Of Waze

US competition watchdog takes a closer look at the navigation market

11 years ago

Google Could Be Hit By A New Antitrust Investigation

Reports say Google has been accused of foul play in the US advertising market

12 years ago

Google Files Concessions To End Antitrust Probe

Google has presented its revised proposals to European antitrust regulators as it seeks to end their official investigation

12 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’s FTC Antitrust Probe Will Drag On As EU Revs Up

Google's Eric Schmidt is set for a legal once-over from the FTC and EC in 2013

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

Report: Google Faces US Antitrust Case By End Of Year

After more than a year of investigation, the FTC is prepared to launch an antitrust case against Google, according to…

12 years ago

FTC And Sopa Swing Scythes At Spyware Scammers

Scammers caught out as the FTC, SOCA and private companies work together

12 years ago