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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
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 on the wrist
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
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 too little, too late
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
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
Facebook Sets Aside $3 billion For FTC Privacy Fine
Strong results from social networking giant as it prepares to pay billions for privacy breaches
Groups Hit YouTube With Complaint Over Data Gathering On Kids
Groups allege that YouTube violates child protection laws by collection personal data of minors
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 amidst a 'lack of transparency'
D-Link Charged By US For Router Security Failures
Router maker allegedly failed to take reasonable security steps to protect data against hackers
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 security measures
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 a plea to hackers
Mobile Security Update Probe Launched By US Authorities
Patchy mobile patching process? FCC and FTC begin smartphone security update investigation
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
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 data
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
Apple Watch Under Investigation By US Security Authorities
FTC seeks assurances regarding health data security and privacy from apps working with the Apple Watch
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
Snapchat Settles FCC Charges For ‘Deceiving Users’
Snapchat reprimanded by US regulator and faces 20 years of scrutiny for deceiving its users
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
FTC To Review Google’s Acquisition Of Waze
US competition watchdog takes a closer look at the navigation market
Google Could Be Hit By A New Antitrust Investigation
Reports say Google has been accused of foul play in the US advertising market
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
Google FTC Decision Prompts Whistleblower Probe
The constant leaks during the FTC probe of Google has prompted political scrutiny by an angry congressman
Google Cleared By FTC Over Search Charges
Google is cleared over allegations that it manipulated its search engine algorithms to hurt rivals
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
Google Search Settlement With FTC Coming Soon – Report
A settlement deal between the FTC and Google over its search practices is reportedly coming soon
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 video patents
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 Reuters