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FTC Requests Info on Unreported Tech Mergers

The Federal Trade Commission issued Special Orders to tech giants Alphabet, Apple, Amazon, Facebook,...

Facebook Privacy Suit Returns to Trial

The privacy suit that alleged Facebook violated Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) for...

IBM Joins Anti-Troll LOT Network

On January 14, IBM announced it was joining the LOT Network, a non-profit group of...

New FTC Data Security Orders Provide Better Guidance...

The Federal Trade Commission announced new data security orders on January 6. The changes “improve data...

Newly Enacted TRACED Act Aims to Reduce Robocalls

On December 31, President Trump signed the bipartisan TRACED Act into law, which gives government agencies...

FTC Ordered to Pay Attorney’s Fees After Failed...

On December 23, the Federal Trade Commission was ordered to pay attorney’s fees by...

Instagram, Facebook Prevent Influencers from Promoting Certain Products

On December 18, Instagram and Facebook stated that they would prevent influencers from promoting certain products...

FTC May Prevent Facebook App Integrations

On December 12, reports emerged that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) may bring to court...