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Meta cannot delay U.S. FTC from reopening privacy probe, court says
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Meta cannot delay U.S. FTC from reopening privacy probe, court says

The Hindu  

Meta Platforms cannot delay the U.S. Federal Trade Commission from reopening a probe into alleged privacy failures by its Facebook unit while the company pursues a lawsuit challenging the agency's authority, a U.S. court ruled Friday. The same appeals court panel on March 12 denied a separate request by Meta in a related case to pause the FTC’s probe, which …

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Facebook parent Meta sues the FTC claiming 'unconstitutional authority' in child privacy case
1 year ago

Facebook parent Meta sues the FTC claiming 'unconstitutional authority' in child privacy case

The Hindu  

The parent company of Instagram and Facebook has sued the Federal Trade Commission in an attempt to stop the agency from reopening a 2020 privacy settlement with the company that would prohibit it from profiting from data it collects on users under 18. In a lawsuit filed late Wednesday in federal court in Washington, D.C., Meta Platforms Inc. said it …

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Facebook parent Meta sues the FTC claiming ‘unconstitutional authority’ in child privacy case
1 year ago

Facebook parent Meta sues the FTC claiming ‘unconstitutional authority’ in child privacy case

Associated Press  

MENLO PARK, Calif. — The parent company of Instagram and Facebook has sued the Federal Trade Commission in an attempt to stop the agency from reopening a 2020 privacy settlement with the company that would prohibit it from profiting from data it collects on users under 18. In a lawsuit filed late Wednesday in federal court in Washington, D.C., Meta …

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Facebook parent Meta sues FTC, claiming ‘unconstitutional authority’ in child privacy case
1 year ago

Facebook parent Meta sues FTC, claiming ‘unconstitutional authority’ in child privacy case

LA Times  

Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, has sued the Federal Trade Commission in an attempt to stop the agency from reopening a 2020 privacy settlement with the company. In a lawsuit filed late Wednesday in federal court in Washington, D.C., Meta Platforms said it is challenging “the structurally unconstitutional authority exercised by the FTC” in reopening the privacy …

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FTC proposes ban on Meta profiting from minors’ data
1 year, 7 months ago

FTC proposes ban on Meta profiting from minors’ data

The Hindu  

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday accused Meta's Facebook of misleading parents about protections for children and proposed tightening an existing agreement on privacy to include a ban on making money from minors' data. Specifically, the FTC said Facebook misled parents about how much control they had over who their children had contact within the Messenger Kids app and …

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FTC didn’t stop Facebook-Instagram. How about Meta-Within?
2 years ago

FTC didn’t stop Facebook-Instagram. How about Meta-Within?

Associated Press  

SAN JOSE, California — Facebook parent Meta is sparring with government regulators in federal court over its pending acquisition of a virtual reality fitness company Within Unlimited CEO Mark Zuckerberg is expected to testify as a witness at the trial in San Jose, California. At issue is whether Meta’s acquisition of the small company that makes a VR fitness app …

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US judge dismisses Facebook’s request to throw out monopoly case
2 years, 11 months ago

US judge dismisses Facebook’s request to throw out monopoly case

Al Jazeera  

Meta Platforms Inc.’s Facebook must face the U.S. government’s monopoly lawsuit alleging that the company abused its dominance and should be broken up, a judge ruled. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg in Washington denied Facebook’s motion to dismiss the Federal Trade Commission’s revised antitrust complaint, which the agency refiled after the judge in June dismissed the case. Boasberg said in …

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Facebook asks court to dismiss FTC antitrust complaint
3 years, 2 months ago

Facebook asks court to dismiss FTC antitrust complaint

Associated Press  

Facebook is asking a federal court to dismiss a revised complaint against it by the Federal Trade Commission, arguing that the agency has not provided enough evidence to show that the company is a monopoly. In a motion filed Monday in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, Facebook said the FTC failed to prove that it has a …

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Facebook asks court to toss FTC lawsuit over its buys of Instagram and WhatsApp
3 years, 2 months ago

Facebook asks court to toss FTC lawsuit over its buys of Instagram and WhatsApp

NPR  

Facebook asks court to toss FTC lawsuit over its buys of Instagram and WhatsApp Enlarge this image toggle caption Chesnot/Getty Images Chesnot/Getty Images Facebook is again asking a federal court to throw out the Federal Trade Commission's antitrust lawsuit accusing the company of crushing its rivals, in the latest chapter of the company's showdown with Washington critics. So the FTC …

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FTC says Facebook 'bought and buried' rivals in renewed antitrust fight
3 years, 4 months ago

FTC says Facebook 'bought and buried' rivals in renewed antitrust fight

The Hindu  

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission refreshed its antitrust case against Facebook Thursday, adding more detail on the accusation the social media company crushed or bought rivals and once again asking a judge to force the social media giant to sell Instagram and WhatsApp. "It is unfortunate that despite the court's dismissal of the complaint and conclusion that it lacked the …

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Facebook Hits $1 Trillion Value After US Judge Rejects Anti-Trust Complaints
3 years, 5 months ago

Facebook Hits $1 Trillion Value After US Judge Rejects Anti-Trust Complaints

News 18  

A US judge on Monday dismissed federal and state antitrust complaints against Facebook that sought to force the social media company to sell Instagram and WhatsApp, saying the federal complaint was “legally insufficient.” Facebook shares rose more than 4 percent after the ruling. A spokesperson for the New York Attorney General’s office said it was “considering our legal options.” Facebook …

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Judge Dismisses Competition Cases Against Facebook; Facebook Shares Hit Record Highs
3 years, 5 months ago

Judge Dismisses Competition Cases Against Facebook; Facebook Shares Hit Record Highs

The Hindu  

A federal judge in Washington DC dismissed two antitrust lawsuits against Facebook brought by the U.S.’s trade regulator, the Federal Trade Commission, and a coalition of 48 states and jurisdictions. After the ruling, Facebook’s shares hit record highs and its market capitalization crossed $ 1 trillion for the first time. Judge James Boasberg dismissed the FTC case on Monday, saying …

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The Hindu Explains | Why are the the recent accusations against Facebook significant, and what do they entail?
4 years ago

The Hindu Explains | Why are the the recent accusations against Facebook significant, and what do they entail?

The Hindu  

The story so far: On December 9, social networking giant Facebook was sued by the Federal Trade Commission, the U.S. agency which seeks to protect consumers and promote competition, as well as by the attorneys general of 46 States, the territory of Guam and the district of Columbia. The plaintiffs — the FTC and attorneys general of all U.S. States …

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'The Wrath Of Mark': 4 Takeaways From The Government's Case Against Facebook
4 years ago

'The Wrath Of Mark': 4 Takeaways From The Government's Case Against Facebook

NPR  

'The Wrath Of Mark': 4 Takeaways From The Government's Case Against Facebook Enlarge this image toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images This week, the Federal Trade Commission and 48 attorneys general unveiled blockbuster lawsuits accusing Facebook of crushing competition and calling for the tech giant to be broken up. Sponsor Message "It is better to buy than compete," …

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US antitrust siege of tech widens with lawsuits vs Facebook
4 years ago

US antitrust siege of tech widens with lawsuits vs Facebook

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The giant tech companies whose services are woven into the fabric of social life are now the targets of a widening assault by government competition enforcers. The Federal Trade Commission and 48 states and districts sued the social network giant, accusing it of abusing its market power to squash smaller competitors and seeking remedies that could include a …

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Facebook sued for ‘predatory’ conduct by U.S. government, States
4 years ago

Facebook sued for ‘predatory’ conduct by U.S. government, States

The Hindu  

The U.S. government and 48 States and districts sued Facebook on Wednesday, accusing it of abusing its market power in social networking to crush smaller competitors and seeking remedies that could include a forced spinoff of the social network’s Instagram and WhatsApp messaging services. James noted at a press conference that “it’s really critically important that we block this predatory …

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US trade commission and over 40 states accuse Facebook of illegally crushing competition
4 years ago

US trade commission and over 40 states accuse Facebook of illegally crushing competition

Firstpost  

While Facebook said the regulators had ignored important history, the lawsuits set off a chorus of bipartisan support on Capitol Hill Washington: The Federal Trade Commission and more than 40 states accused Facebook on Wednesday of buying up its rivals to illegally squash competition, and they called for the deals to be unwound, escalating regulators’ battle against the biggest tech …

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US govt, states sue Facebook for ‘predatory’ conduct
4 years ago

US govt, states sue Facebook for ‘predatory’ conduct

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. government and 48 states and districts sued Facebook Wednesday, accusing it of abusing its market power in social networking to crush smaller competitors and seeking remedies that could include a forced spinoff of the social network’s Instagram and WhatsApp messaging services. James noted at a press conference that “it’s really critically important that we block this …

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48 AGs, FTC Sue Facebook, Alleging Illegal Power Grabs To 'Neutralize' Rivals
4 years ago

48 AGs, FTC Sue Facebook, Alleging Illegal Power Grabs To 'Neutralize' Rivals

NPR  

48 AGs, FTC Sue Facebook, Alleging Illegal Power Grabs To 'Neutralize' Rivals Enlarge this image toggle caption Andrew Harnik/AP Andrew Harnik/AP Updated at 9:30 p.m. "For nearly a decade, Facebook has used its dominance and monopoly power to crush smaller rivals and snuff out competition, all at the expense of everyday users," said New York Attorney General Letitia James, who …

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