FTC Seeks Technologists for New Research, Investigations Office
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There are several new positions, including a Technology Policy Fellowship program, research coordinator, and a technical internship program.
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FTC Testifies on Proposed Data Security Legislation Before House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade Subcommittee
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In testimony before Congress today, the Federal Trade Commission provided feedback on proposed data security legislation pending before the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade of the...
FTC To Host Workshop on Cross-Device Tracking Nov. 16
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The Federal Trade Commission will host a workshop on Nov. 16, 2015, to examine the privacy issues around the tracking of consumers’ activities across their different devices for advertising and...
FTC Announces New Robocall Contests to Combat Illegal Automated Calls
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The Federal Trade Commission announced today that it is launching two new robocall contests challenging the public to develop a crowd-source honeypot and better analyze data from an existing honeypot...
Straight Talk Wireless (TracFone Wireless, Inc.)
Type of Action
Federal
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
132 3176
FTC Report on Internet of Things Urges Companies to Adopt Best Practices to Address Consumer Privacy and Security Risks
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The report is partly based on input from participants in the FTC’s 2013 Internet of Things workshop.
FTC Warns Children’s App Maker BabyBus About Potential COPPA Violations
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The FTC's letter notes that BabyBus does not get parents’ consent before collecting children’s personal information.
Google, Inc., In the Matter of
Type of Action
Administrative
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
122 3237
Defendants in Massive Spam Text Message, Robocalling and Mobile Cramming Scheme to Pay $10 Million to Settle FTC Charges
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A series of defendants will pay approximately $10 million to the Federal Trade Commission to settle charges that they operated a massive scam that sent unwanted text messages to millions of consumers...
Staff Report on Mobile Shopping Apps Found Disclosures to Consumers Are Lacking
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A new staff report issued by the Federal Trade Commission finds that many mobile apps for use in shopping do not provide consumers with important information – such as how the apps manage payment...
FTC Testifies Before Congress on Mobile Cramming Issues
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In testimony before Congress today, the Federal Trade Commission provided an update on issues related to the placement of unauthorized charges on consumers’ mobile phone bills, a practice known as...
FTC Testifies on Geolocation Privacy
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The Federal Trade Commission testified before Congress on the Commission's efforts to address the privacy concerns raised by the tracking of information about consumers’ location, as well as proposed...
Philip A. Flora, also known as Phil P
Type of Action
Federal
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
102 3005
FTC Outlines Recommendations for Online Advertising In Testimony Before Senate Homeland Security Subcommittee
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The Federal Trade Commission testified before Congress today on the agency’s ongoing efforts to protect consumers from emerging threats related to online advertising, as well as the Commission’s...
May07
Spring Privacy Series: Consumer Generated and Controlled Health Data
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On May 7, 2014, the Federal Trade Commission staff hosted a seminar on Consumer Generated and Controlled Health Data. The seminar addressed the increasing role consumers are taking in managing and...
File a Consumer Complaint with the FTC from Your Mobile Device
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The Federal Trade Commission’s online Complaint Assistant is now easier to use for consumers who want to file a complaint through their mobile device. When consumers visit the Complaint Assistant from...
Letter From Jessica L. Rich, Director of the Federal Trade Commission Bureau of Consumer Protection, to Erin Egan, Chief Privacy Officer, Facebook, and to Anne Hoge, General Counsel, WhatsApp Inc.
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Jessica L. Rich, Former Director, Bureau of Consumer Protection
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