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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a proposed settlement that bars Georgia-based data broker Mobilewalla, Inc. from selling sensitive location data and collecting consumer information without proper …
FTC Restricts Mobilewalla Over Alleged Misuse of Sensitive Consumer Data Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced enforcement action against IntelliVision Technologies Corp. for allegedly making false and unsubstantiated claims about its AI-powered facial recognition software. The San …
FTC Takes Action Against IntelliVision Over Misleading AI Claims Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A recent Federal Trade Commission (FTC) staff report has revealed significant gaps in how manufacturers of smart products communicate software update durations to consumers. According to the findings, …
FTC Staff Report Highlights Lack of Transparency on Software Update Durations for Smart Products Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A comprehensive staff report by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has unveiled significant data privacy concerns related to the practices of major social media and video streaming …
Social Media Giants Exposed: Alarming FTC Report Unveils Massive Data Privacy Breach Threatening Our Kids! Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated payments totaling over $370,000 to consumers adversely affected by the data security lapses of CafePress, an online merchandise platform. This …
FTC Acts: $370,000 Payout to Consumers Exposes CafePress’s Data Security Flaws! Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated the distribution of refunds to over 2,400 consumers following a settlement with 1Health.io, previously operating under the name Vitagene. This …
Data Breach Fallout: FTC Delivers Justice with Consumer Refunds and Data Privacy Protections Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently reached a significant settlement with Verkada, a security camera firm, following allegations of inadequate information security practices and violations of the …
Your Privacy at Risk: FTC Cracks Down on Verkada’s Massive Security Breach! Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have filed a lawsuit against video-sharing platform TikTok, its parent company ByteDance, and affiliated entities for …
FTC Sues TikTok Over Alleged Violations of Children’s Privacy Law Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has sent orders to eight companies that offer surveillance pricing products and services. The FTC is investigating how these practices affect privacy, …
FTC Probes Surveillance Pricing Practices of Major Firms Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — California-based tech company, NGL Labs, LLC, and its co-founders, Raj Vir and Joao Figueiredo, have landed in hot water with the Federal Trade Commission and the Los …
Anonymous App Banned for Endangering Minors: FTC and LA District Attorney Takes Action Read More