Amazon lets third-party sellers offer lower prices on rival sitesIt could be in response to political concerns.By J. Fingas, 03.11.2019
Senators have questions for Facebook over in-game payment policiesThey want to know what Facebook is doing to prevent unwanted charges.By A. Dellinger, 01.29.2019
A federal privacy draft bill could arrive in early 2019A Senate subcommittee discussed a potential US version of GDPR this week.By K. Holt, 11.28.2018
Senators call for FTC investigation into ads in children’s appsA study found 95 percent of the kids’ apps it assessed included ads.By M. Locklear, 11.13.2018
Senator calls for FTC investigation into Google+ data exposureRichard Blumenthal said Google’s concealment of the incident was ‘intolerable.’By M. Locklear, 10.10.2018
Senators demand answers over Chinese 'spy chip' fears (updated)They've sent a letter to Super Micro asking it for details.By J. Fingas, 10.10.2018
Lawmakers ask FTC to investigate smart TV data collectionThey say consumers should be given the opportunity to consent.By M. Locklear, 07.13.2018
Senators want to know how Facebook shares data with device makersThey've sent a letter demanding answers from the social network.By J. Fingas, 06.04.2018
Senator wants Facebook to stop tracking users after they log outEdward Markey sent a letter to the FTC requesting greater oversight of the company.By M. Locklear, 05.04.2018
Senator pushes for stronger FTC oversight of FacebookIn a letter, Senator Blumenthal also asked the FTC to consider monetary penalties.By M. Locklear, 04.19.2018
Bipartisan support grows for online sex trafficking billThe Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act could become law fairly soon. By T. Seppala, 01.04.2018