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FTC orders Mastercard to open debit transactions to competing payment networks
The FTC has ordered Mastercard to start providing competing payment networks with the information they need to process debit card payments.
Microsoft and Activision Blizzard file responses to the FTC's antitrust lawsuit
Microsoft has filed a formal response to a Federal Trade Commission antitrust lawsuit that seeks to block it from buying Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion. It pushed back against the agency's claims that the takeover would harm competition in the gaming industry and argued that consumers would benefit.
Epic Games will pay $520 million to settle FTC's 'Fortnite' case
Epic will pay $275 million to settle claims it violated children’s privacy rules in 'Fortnite.' It will also pay $245 million to refund players over billing practices as part of a record-breaking settlement.
FTC sues to block Microsoft's Activision Blizzard merger
The lawsuit is a major roadblock for Microsoft's panned takeover of Activision Blizzard
Google sued by FTC and seven states over 'deceptive' Pixel 4 ads
Google and iHeartMedia have been sued for allegedly running misleading Pixel 4 ads.
The FTC might file an antitrust lawsuit to block Microsoft's Activision purchase
Microsoft failed to convince the FTC staff reviewing the deal with its arguments, 'Politico's' sources said, but the agency's commissioners have yet to vote on filing a complaint or to meet with lawyers.
Democratic senators ask FTC to investigate Elon Musk over his handling of Twitter
A group of Democratic senators have asked the FTC to investigate Elon Musk over his handling of users’ privacy and security in the wake of his takeover of Twitter.
More Twitter privacy and security executives abandon ship
A Twitter lawyer reportedly warned that the company could face billions of dollars in FTC fines if it violates the conditions of a settlement with the agency.
Elizabeth Warren wants regulators to examine Big Tech's expansion into autos
Elizabeth Warren is asking the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice to look into Google, Apple and Amazon’s expansion into the automotive industry.
FTC says ed tech company Chegg exposed data belonging to 40 million users
The FTC has taken action against education provider Chegg for allegedly 'careless' data security that exposed data for over 40 million users.
Mark Zuckerberg will testify in the FTC’s antitrust case against Meta
The Federal Trade Commission will call on Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to testify in its upcoming case against the company.
FTC seeks to penalize Drizly and its CEO over a breach that exposed 2.5 million users' data
The FTC has taken action against both Drizly and its CEO. It said that their decisions had enabled a security breach that exposed the personal data of millions of users.
House, Senate Democrats ask FTC to fight Amazon's acquisition of iRobot (updated)
Senators and House members are calling on the FTC to oppose Amazon's buyout of iRobot.
FTC wants to protect gig workers from 'unfair or deceptive' algorithms
The FTC has outlined how it will tackle exploitation of gig workers, although there are gaps.
The FTC is investigating Amazon’s deal to buy One Medical
Amazon’s buyout of iRobot and One Medical may take longer than expected.
FTC sues company for selling identifiable location data, including abortion clinic visits
The agency says 'Kochava’s sale of geolocation data puts consumers at significant risk.'
FTC kicks off efforts to regulate data security and surveillance tech
The FTC is starting its bid to regulate data security surveillance tech by asking the public for input.
FTC moves to block Meta's purchase of 'Supernatural' VR workout app maker Within
'Meta is trying to buy its way to the top,' an FTC competition official said.
Uber settles with DOJ for failing to disclose breach that exposed 57 million users' data
Uber has officially accepted responsibility for hiding a 2016 data breach that exposed the data of 57 million passengers and drivers.
US Congress calls for the FTC to regulate how VPN companies operate
US Democrats have urged the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) to crack down on deceptive practices in the Virtual Private Network (VPN) industry.