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U.S. Regulators Eye ‘Record’ Facebook Fine For Privacy Violations

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Numerous sources citing The Washington Post said Friday that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is mulling the fine, which could be set at record levels. The government shutdown currently underway has meant that regulators have not as of yet responded to the Friday reports.

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LendingClub Loan Applications Surge 18 Pct Despite Earnings Miss

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LendingClub reported that loan originations were up double digits in the fourth quarter of 2018 , marked by growth in personal loans and auto loans in what the company termed as dynamic and competitive markets, and amid rising interest rates. Auto, he said, “will be a long-term driver of our growth.”.

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Numerous Gov’t Officials Will Visit CES

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Both the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) are looking into the tech companies. Few officials visit CES, with only one typically attending in previous years and none last year due to a government shutdown. CES will run Jan.7-10,

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FCC, FTC Chairs To Talk Tech Policy At CES

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Both the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) are looking into the tech companies. Few officials visit CES, with only one typically attending in previous years and none last year due to a government shutdown. CES will run Jan.7-10,

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