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Federal Trade Commission

encounter Oct. 27, 2021

Lina Khan Isn’t Worried About Going Too FarThe FTC’s very young new boss thinks corporations such as Facebook are abusing their power. To fight them, she’s consolidating some clout of her own.

By Nancy Scola
the zucc July 12, 2019

FTC Fines Facebook $5 Billion Over Cambridge Analytica ScandalWall Street celebrated the news, and it doesn’t sound like Facebook will radically change.

By Brian Feldman
facebook Apr. 25, 2019

Facebook Anticipates FTC Fine of Up to $5 Billion for Privacy ViolationsIt will be a historic fine for the Federal Trade Commission and a slap on the wrist for the social media giant.

By Matt Stieb
fines Feb. 27, 2019

TikTok Will Pay $5.7 Million for Violating Child PrivacyThe app knew that children under 13 were using it, but dragged its feet on complying with COPPA.

By Brian Feldman
dog in big fire: this is fines Feb. 14, 2019

Facebook May Have Earned Itself a Billion-Dollar FineThe social network is reportedly in negotiations with the FTC.

By Brian Feldman
technology Apr. 27, 2012

U.S. Not Screwing Around in Google Antitrust Investigation The F.T.C. has hired a big-shot outside lawyer.

By Joe Coscarelli
the future is coming Jan. 24, 2011

Opting Out Is the New Opting InGoogle and Firefox both add “do not track” options.

By Nitasha Tiku
the future is coming Dec. 2, 2010

FTC Contemplates a ‘Do Not Track’ ButtonPress to keep your privacy.

By Nitasha Tiku