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FTC Looking For Comments On Customer Privacy, Security Amendments

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has requested comment on the proposed amendments of two rules that protect the privacy and security of customer data held by financial institutions (FIs). The proposed changes are related to the Safeguards Rule and the Privacy Rule under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act.

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Former FTC Commissioner To Head Up Microsoft Privacy Position

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To help button up its privacy offerings, Microsoft has made the decision to hire Julie Brill. As a former Obama nominee, Brill previously served as a commissioner for the FTC since 2010.

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FTC Big Tech Probe Expands With New Inquiries

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A Federal Trade Commission (FTC) investigation into the biggest five tech companies in the U.S. The FTC is investigating Apple, Amazon, Facebook, Alphabet and Microsoft over antitrust implications, and it recently asked the companies to turn over information regarding takeovers of smaller companies between the years of 2010 and 2019.

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FTC Submits Progress Report To The Senate

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The Federal Trade Commission wants changes to the FTC Act that would allow it to provide better protection to consumers and increase competition. The FTC provided written testimony by FTC Chairwoman Edith Ramirez and Commissioners Maureen K. The testimony estimated that the agency has saved consumers over $3.4

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FTC Warns App Developers About Software Privacy Risk

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This software is known as SilverPush, and it monitors consumer television viewing habits by using “audio beacons” from TVs. Consumers cannot actually hear these beacons, as the FTC noted in a release. The FTC has stated that app developers should ask users for permission in order to use device microphones.

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Investigations Of Big Tech Look Set To Multiply Across DOJ, FTC

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Rosen said law enforcement could look into privacy, consumer protection and other areas throughout its investigations. As reported by Reuters, FTC Chair Joe Simons said the Technology Enforcement Division (known as TED for short) has been focusing its investigations into other companies. “We

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FTC: Fair Credit Reporting Act Still Top Priority

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She noted that FTC has brought more than 30 actions to enforce the FCRA against consumer reporting agencies, users of consumer reports, and furnishers of information to consumer reporting agencies.

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