Jan14
PrivacyCon
The Federal Trade Commission held a conference on January 14, 2016 to bring together a diverse group of stakeholders, including whitehat researchers, academics, industry representatives, consumer...
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How To Participate in FTC’s PrivacyCon
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The Federal Trade Commission’s PrivacyCon event is being held tomorrow, Jan. 14, 2016, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Speakers will include FTC Chairwoman Edith Ramirez, Commissioner Julie Brill and Chief...
FTC Approves Final Order In Craig Brittain ‘Revenge Porn’ Case
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After a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved a final order resolving the Commission’s complaint against Craig Brittain, alleging he used deception to acquire and post...
Separate Statement of Commissioner Maureen K. Ohlhausen - Big Data: A Tool for Inclusion or Exclusion?
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By
Maureen K. Ohlhausen, Former Commissioner
Matter Number
P145406
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Big Data: A Tool for Inclusion or Exclusion? Understanding the Issues (FTC Report)
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Text of the Commission Report
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FTC Report Provides Recommendations to Business on Growing Use of Big Data
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A new report from the Federal Trade Commission outlines a number of questions for businesses to consider to help ensure that their use of big data analytics, while producing many benefits for...
Public Statement
The Importance of Agency Design for Successful Competition Policy in Broadband
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Oracle Agrees to Settle FTC Charges It Deceived Consumers About Java Software Updates
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Oracle has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it deceived consumers about the security provided by updates to its Java Platform, Standard Edition software (Java SE), which is...
Two App Developers Settle FTC Charges They Violated Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act
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Two app developers will pay a combined $360,000 in civil penalties as part of settlements with the Federal Trade Commission over charges they violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, or...
Wyndham Settles FTC Charges It Unfairly Placed Consumers’ Payment Card Information At Risk
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Note: A conference call for media with Jessica Rich, Director of the FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection, was held as follows. Date: Dec. 9, 2015 Time: 12:00 p.m. ET Rich and FTC staff took questions...
Federal Trade Commission Appoints Lorrie Cranor as Chief Technologist
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Federal Trade Commission Chairwoman Edith Ramirez has appointed Lorrie Faith Cranor as the agency’s Chief Technologist, succeeding Ashkan Soltani. Cranor will join the FTC staff in January and be...
FTC To Host Data Security Conference in Seattle Feb. 9
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The Federal Trade Commission will host a one-day conference in Seattle on Feb. 9, 2016 , on how companies can build security into their products and services. The event will have a particular focus on...
FTC Grants Approval for New COPPA Verifiable Parental Consent Method
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The Federal Trade Commission has approved a new method for companies to get parents’ consent for their children to access online services covered by the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA...
Memorandum of Understanding on Consumer Protection Between the Federal Trade Commission and the Federal Communications Commission
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Matter Number
P974405
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FTC and FCC Sign Memorandum of Understanding For Continued Cooperation on Consumer Protection Issues
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The Federal Trade Commission and the Federal Communications Commission have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to further the agencies’ ongoing cooperation on consumer protection matters. The...
FTC, Pennsylvania and Connecticut Sue Tech Support Scammers That Took More Than $17 Million From Consumers
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A federal court has granted a request by the Federal Trade Commission to shut down a tech support scam that allegedly bilked consumers out of more than $17 million by pretending to represent Microsoft...
How to Take Part in Tomorrow’s Start With Security Conference in Austin
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The Federal Trade Commission’s second Start with Security Conference will take place Thursday, Nov. 5, in Austin. The event, which is bringing together top security experts to provide information to...
FTC Announces Final Agenda, Panelists for Nov. 16 Cross-Device Tracking Workshop
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The Federal Trade Commission has announced the final agenda for its upcoming workshop on the practice of tracking consumers across Internet-connected devices for advertising and marketing purposes and...
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