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Data Visualizations

Use our visualizations to explore scam and fraud trends in your state based on reports from consumers like you.

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Business Blog

Protecting consumers’ location data: Key takeaways from four recent cases

Bhavna Changrani
Technology Blog

Unpacking Real Time Bidding through FTC’s case on Mobilewalla

Staff in the Office of Technology & Division of Privacy and Identity Protection

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Track enforcement and policy developments by viewing records from the Commission’s open meetings — agendas, transcripts, videos, reports, and public comments.

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