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FTC Approves Final Order Settling Charges that Aaron’s Inc. Allowed Franchisees to Spy on Consumers via Rental Computers
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Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved a final order settling charges that Aaron’s Inc., a national rent-to-own retailer, knowingly played a direct and vital role...
Aaron’s, Inc., In the Matter of
Type of Action
Administrative
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
122 3256
Feb19
Spring Privacy Series: Mobile Device Tracking
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On February 19, 2014, the Federal Trade Commission staff hosted a seminar on Mobile Device Tracking. The speakers discussed how retailers and other businesses have been tracking consumers’ movements...
FTC Announces Mobile Device Tracking Seminar Agenda
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The Federal Trade Commission is hosting a Spring Privacy Series on emerging consumer privacy issues, and the first event on Feb. 19, 2014 in Washington, D.C., will explore mobile device tracking. With...
Public Statement
Twitter Chat with FTC Commissioner Brill
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On February 5, 2014, FTC Commissioner Julie Brill hosted her first Twitter chat. She answered questions about her work with privacy, Internet of Things, Big Data, and Data Security. She used her...
Marketer Settles FTC Charges He Sent Millions of Deceptive, Unwanted Text Messages
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An affiliate marketer has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that he was responsible for sending millions of unwanted text messages to consumers that deceptively promised “free” gift...
Feb05
Twitter Chat with FTC Commissioner Julie Brill
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When: Wednesday, Feb. 5 th, 2014 Time: 2pm-3pm ET Hashtag: #FTCpriv Twitter Account: @JulieBrillFTC Please join FTC Commissioner Julie Brill in a Twitter Chat to discuss data security, privacy, and...
Public Statement
Remarks of Commissioner Maureen K. Ohlhausen
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Remarks of Commissioner Maureen K. Ohlhausen
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FTC’s ‘Net Cetera’ Advises Parents on How to Talk to Their Kids About Internet Use
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The Federal Trade Commission has issued an updated version of the popular free consumer guide, “ Net Cetera: Chatting with Kids About Being Online.” The revised booklet contains updated information...
FTC Seeks Public Comment on Nielsen Holdings N.V. and Nielsen Audio, Inc.’s Application to Sell its LinkMeter Technology and Related Assets to comScore, Inc.
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The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on an application by Nielsen Holdings N.V. and Nielsen Audio, Inc. (collectively, Nielsen) requesting FTC approval to sell its LinkMeter cross...
Concurring Statement of Commissioner Maureen K. Ohlhausen
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Maureen K. Ohlhausen, Former Commissioner
Matter Number
112 3018
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Statement of Chairwoman Edith Ramirez and Commissioner Julie Brill
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By
Edith Ramirez, Former Chairwoman;
Julie Brill, Former Commissioner
Matter Number
112 3018
Apple Inc. Will Provide Full Consumer Refunds of At Least $32.5 Million to Settle FTC Complaint It Charged for Kids’ In-App Purchases Without Parental Consent
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Apple Inc. has agreed to provide full refunds to consumers, paying a minimum of $32.5 million, to settle a Federal Trade Commission complaint that the company billed consumers for millions of dollars...
Public Statement
Twitter Chat with FTC Commissioner Ohlhausen
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On January 6, 2014, FTC Commissioner Maureen Ohlhausen hosted her first Twitter chat. She answered questions about the Commission’s work with privacy and the Internet of Things. The chat set the tone...
Jan06
Twitter Chat with FTC Commissioner Ohlhausen
Twitter Chat with Commissioner Maureen K. Ohlhausen When: Monday, Jan. 6th 1-2pm ET Hashtag: #FTCpriv Twitter Account: @MOhlhausenFTC Please join FTC Commissioner Ohlhausen in a Twitter Chat to...
FTC Tells Consumers to Hang Up on Tech Support Refund Scams
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The Federal Trade Commission warns consumers that if they get a call promising a refund for tech support services, it is just a new twist on an old scam. Tech support scams try to gain consumer’s...
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