FTC confirms Facebook probe over Cambridge Analytica user data fiasco The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is actively investigating Facebook's privacy practices in the wake of the Cambridge Analytica revelations, confirming in a statement the existence of a probe into the social network's activities after settling an earlier investigation with a consent decree in 2011. Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 7
FTC probes Facebook over personal data use following Cambridge Analytica revelations The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has allegedly started investigating Facebook concerning the use of user data by analytics firm Cambridge Analytica, including whether the social network violated the terms of a 2011 settlement by providing the data without the user's consent. Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 36
Judge sanctions Apple for failing to turn over documents in FTC case vs. Qualcomm A U.S. judge has approved sanctions against Apple, ordering the iPhone maker pay $25,000 for every day it doesn't produce requested documents in a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit against Qualcomm. Roger Fingas 8 years ago 15
US Federal Trade Commission gets go-ahead for antitrust suit against Qualcomm A U.S. Federal Trade Commission lawsuit leveled against Qualcomm before the start of a separate case by Apple can continue in spite of overtures for a dismissal from the chipmaker, a California court ruled this week. Roger Fingas 8 years ago 9
FTC says antitrust suit against Qualcomm should continue, Samsung concurs Responding to Qualcomm's recent bid to dismiss a U.S. Federal Trade Commission antitrust lawsuit concerning chip licensing practices, the governmental trade body in a court filing on Friday called the company a monopoly and said the case should proceed. Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 31
Qualcomm to continue supplying Apple with chips despite $1B lawsuit, considering legal rebuttal Qualcomm is expected to continue supplying modems and other components to Apple despite facing a $1 billion lawsuit over patent royalties and a related U.S. Federal Trade Commission action involving the Cupertino tech giant, according to a report on Monday, Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 15
FTC lawsuit accuses Qualcomm of forcing Apple to buy wireless chips in exchange for better royalties [u] The U.S. Federal Trade Commission launched a lawsuit against Qualcomm on Tuesday, accusing the company of forcing Apple into an exclusive deal to buy its baseband chips. Roger Fingas 9 years ago 10
FTC to distribute $88M in refunds to customers impacted by AT&T cramming The U.S. Federal Trade Commission on Thursday announced plans to mete out some $88 million to more than 2.7 million current and former AT&T customers who were affected by "mobile cramming," a scheme that added unwanted third-party service charges to their monthly phone bills. Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 3
Appeals court dismisses FTC lawsuit over AT&T throttling 'unlimited' data On Monday the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ordered the dismissal of a 2014 Federal Trade Commission lawsuit against AT&T, which had accused the company of misleading marketing in throttling data plans it sold to the public as "unlimited." Roger Fingas 9 years ago 5
US regulators probe Apple, Google, Verizon & others on security patches A variety of wireless carriers and smartphone and tablet makers, including Apple, are reportedly being asked by U.S. regulators to explain how they review and push out security updates to their customers. Roger Fingas 10 years ago 12
FTC begins issuing subpoenas in App Store investigation triggered by Apple Music - report The Federal Trade Commission has reportedly expanded its inquiry into Apple's policy of forcing companies to turn over 30 percent of subscription revenue earned through the App Store, issuing subpoenas to streaming services that compete with Apple Music. Sam Oliver 10 years ago 62
Apple's App Store policies for streaming music apps under FTC scrutiny, report says Apple's content and media operations are once again under scrutiny by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, which is studying claims that iOS App Store policy is illegally stifling competition in the music streaming market, a report said Friday. AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 72
Privacy group asks FTC to limit location, contact sharing in Uber's mobile apps A non-profit public interest group on Monday filed a complaint with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, asking it to investigate Uber over policies that could soon add extra contact and location tracking permissions to its ridesharing apps. Roger Fingas 10 years ago 16
Advocacy groups ask FTC to investigate YouTube Kids app for targeting children with ads Consumer and child advocacy groups, such as the Center for Digital Democracy, today asked the U.S. Federal Trade Commission to investigate whether Google's YouTube Kids app violates rules for children's programming. Roger Fingas 11 years ago 18
TracFone will pay $40 million to settle unlimited data beef with the FTC Consumers who have previously signed up for pre-paid wireless plans advertised with unlimited data from TracFone now have the right to claim a refund, as the company has agreed to a $40 million settlement over charges that it throttled or disconnected customers who used too much data. AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 6
FTC files suit against AT&T for 'deceptive & unfair data throttling' The U.S. Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday announced that it has filed suit against AT&T, alleging that the wireless carrier's practice of promising unlimited mobile data and then throttling download speeds amounted to unfair and deceptive practices. Sam Oliver 11 years ago 58
Amazon, not Google, next to face FTC's wrath over in-app purchases by children The U.S. Federal Trade Commission on Thursday announced that it has filed suit against retail colossus Amazon, alleging that the company allowed children to rack up millions of dollars in unauthorized in-app purchases through the Amazon Appstore — charges similar to those brought against Apple last year. Sam Oliver 11 years ago 32
FTC reportedly set to fine Google "tens of millions" for bypassing Safari privacy settings The US Federal Trade Commission is reportedly negotiating with Google over the size of a fine that will be imposed for the search giant's efforts to bypass the privacy settings of Apple's desktop and mobile Safari web browser. Daniel Eran Dilger 14 years ago 39
