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Uber rolls out audio recording, women rider preference, SOS button in India to boost ride safety. Check out new features
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Uber rolls out audio recording, women rider preference, SOS button in India to boost ride safety. Check out new features

Live Mint  

Uber India has introduced a range of safety enhancements aimed at improving security for both drivers and passengers, particularly for women. The new features include audio recording during rides, a women rider preference option, customisable safety settings, and an SOS button. The women rider preference option enables women drivers to choose only female passengers. FTC Investigates Uber One Subscription Program …

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Microsoft faces FTC Antitrust Probe over Cloud, AI and security practices
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Microsoft faces FTC Antitrust Probe over Cloud, AI and security practices

India TV News  

Microsoft, one of the leading names in the tech world has become the latest tech giant to face an antitrust investigation by the Federal Trade Commission. The probe search into Microsoft’s cloud services, software licensing, cybersecurity, and AI offerings, marked a significant regulatory challenge for the company. Focus on Cloud and Software Bundling The FTC’s inquiry primarily examines how Microsoft …

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America first: Here’s who Trump may tap for National Security
1 month, 1 week ago

America first: Here’s who Trump may tap for National Security

Hindustan Times  

Donald Trump’s advisers are swiftly working to form a new administration, and the leaders he chooses to help install his “America First” agenda for foreign policy, regulation and law enforcement will provide clues to how deeply that policy goes. Besides national security, Trump will be looking to build out the heads of financial regulatory agencies, which are expected to take …

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October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Here’s how to stay safe from scams
1 month, 3 weeks ago

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Here’s how to stay safe from scams

LA Times  

A woman looks at a handheld device on a train in New Jersey on May 18, 2021. “And they’re often saying it’s a 100% remote position because that’s so appealing to people.” Some scammers post fake jobs, but others reach out directly to job seekers through direct messages or texts. If the scammers are looking to steal your personal information, …

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The three keywords that reveal suspicious text message is a scam
2 months, 1 week ago

The three keywords that reveal suspicious text message is a scam

Daily Mail  

Receiving a fraudulent text has become the norm throughout the US. Scammers are targeting people by sending fraudulent text messages that look legitimate to get banking information or Social Security numbers Personalized message scams are on the rise, with Americans receiving roughly 19.2 billion fraudulent texts since March of this year. You might see this in a job offer text …

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Single-family landlord Invitation Homes misled consumers over cost of a home, the FTC alleges
3 months ago

Single-family landlord Invitation Homes misled consumers over cost of a home, the FTC alleges

LA Times  

Invitation Homes, the nation’s largest single-family landlord, has agreed to pay $48 million to settle a handful of allegations, including that it illegally charged undisclosed junk fees, withheld tenant security deposits and engaged in unfair eviction practices. In addition to junk fees, the FTC alleged Invitation Homes rented out homes that were often in disrepair and systematically withheld security deposits …

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DOJ drops claims TikTok misled US consumers in lawsuit against ByteDance
6 months ago

DOJ drops claims TikTok misled US consumers in lawsuit against ByteDance

Hindustan Times  

The US Justice Department is dropping one of two proposed claims against ByteDance Ltd.’s TikTok, planning to focus a consumer protection lawsuit later this year on children’s privacy instead of allegations the video-sharing platform misled consumers about their data security. “The Justice Department cannot comment on the substance of the referral from the FTC against TikTok,” said DOJ spokesman Terrence …

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FTC sends $5.6 million in refunds to Ring customers as part of video privacy settlement
7 months, 4 weeks ago

FTC sends $5.6 million in refunds to Ring customers as part of video privacy settlement

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $5.6 million in refunds to consumers as part of a settlement with Amazon-owned Ring, which was charged with failing to protect private video footage from outside access. In a 2023 complaint, the FTC accused the doorbell camera and home security provider of allowing its employees and contractors to access …

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TikTok is under investigation by the FTC over data practices and could face a lawsuit
8 months, 3 weeks ago

TikTok is under investigation by the FTC over data practices and could face a lawsuit

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The Federal Trade Commission is investigating TikTok over its data and security practices, a probe that could lead to a settlement or a lawsuit against the company, according to a person familiar with the matter. The investigation is the latest battle in Washington for the social media company, which is already fighting against a federal bill that …

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TikTok is under investigation by the FTC over data practices and could face a lawsuit
8 months, 3 weeks ago

TikTok is under investigation by the FTC over data practices and could face a lawsuit

New Indian Express  

NEW YORK: The Federal Trade Commission is investigating TikTok over its data and security practices, a probe that could lead to a settlement or a lawsuit against the company, according to a person familiar with the matter. The investigation is the latest battle in Washington for the social media company, which is already fighting against a federal bill that could …

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Federal Trade Commission is investigating ExxonMobil’s $60B deal to acquire a Texas oil company
1 year ago

Federal Trade Commission is investigating ExxonMobil’s $60B deal to acquire a Texas oil company

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Federal regulators are investigating ExxonMobil’s $60 billion deal to acquire a Texas oil company in what would be one the largest mergers in the energy industry in two decades, according to securities filings. The Federal Trade Commission, which enforces federal antitrust law, has asked for additional information from the companies about Exxon’s proposed acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources. …

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US says Elon Musk should not be immune to testifying about the former Twitter.
1 year, 3 months ago

US says Elon Musk should not be immune to testifying about the former Twitter.

The Hindu  

The US government says the former Twitter's request to end oversight of its data privacy and security practices is “meritless” and owner Elon Musk should not be immune to testifying about the company since he has “first-hand knowledge” of the conduct being investigated. The company's July filing seeks relief from the consent order, saying that the FTC's investigation has “spiralled …

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FTC investigating ChatGPT creator OpenAI over consumer protection issues
1 year, 5 months ago

FTC investigating ChatGPT creator OpenAI over consumer protection issues

Associated Press  

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has launched an investigation into ChatGPT creator OpenAI and whether the artificial intelligence company violated consumer protection laws by scraping public data and publishing false information through its chatbot. The FTC document the Post published told OpenAI that the agency was investigating whether it has “engaged in unfair or deceptive privacy or data security practices” …

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Twitter seeks end to US oversight of data use as FTC’s Lina Kahn goes before House committee
1 year, 5 months ago

Twitter seeks end to US oversight of data use as FTC’s Lina Kahn goes before House committee

Associated Press  

Twitter wants a federal court to end an order imposed by the Federal Trade Commission that limits its data security practices. The FTC has been watching the company for years since Twitter agreed to a 2011 consent order alleging serious data security lapses. Twitter paid a $150 million penalty in May 2022, about five months before Musk’s takeover, for violating …

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FTC investigating ChatGPT over potential consumer harm
1 year, 5 months ago

FTC investigating ChatGPT over potential consumer harm

NPR  

FTC investigating ChatGPT over potential consumer harm Enlarge this image toggle caption Lionel Bonaventure/AFP via Getty Images Lionel Bonaventure/AFP via Getty Images The Federal Trade Commission has opened an investigation into the popular chatbot ChatGPT. The agency wrote that it's looking into whether the company has "engaged in unfair or deceptive practices relating to risks of harm to consumers, including …

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Amazon to pay out $30.8m over alleged spying on customers
1 year, 6 months ago

Amazon to pay out $30.8m over alleged spying on customers

Al Jazeera  

Tech giant agrees to settlement after employee allegedly spied on women using Ring cameras in bedrooms and bathrooms. The tech giant agreed to pay out $5.8m after the US Federal Trade Commission said a former Amazon employee had spied on female customers for months in 2017 using Ring security cameras placed in bedrooms and bathrooms. Amazon agreed to a separate …

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U.S. FTC seeking information on cloud providers' market power
1 year, 9 months ago

U.S. FTC seeking information on cloud providers' market power

The Hindu  

The Federal Trade Commission said Wednesday it is seeking information from the public on cloud computing companies' business practices including details on their market power, competition and potential security issues. The U.S. cloud computing business is dominated by four providers that include Alphabet's Google, Amazon Web Services Inc., Microsoft Corp., and Oracle Corp. None of the companies immediately responded to …

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FTC probes Twitter data practices after Elon Musk’s layoffs
1 year, 9 months ago

FTC probes Twitter data practices after Elon Musk’s layoffs

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Federal Trade Commission is investigating Elon Musk’s mass layoffs at Twitter and trying to obtain his internal communications as part of ongoing oversight into the social media company’s privacy and cybersecurity practices, according to documents described in a congressional report. The Republican-led House Judiciary Committee published excerpts from the FTC’s letters Tuesday as part of a report …

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Fake job scams are skyrocketing online — and they’re getting harder to detect
1 year, 11 months ago

Fake job scams are skyrocketing online — and they’re getting harder to detect

LA Times  

Two days after applying for a job on LinkedIn, Sandi Pounder received the good, if surprising, news. It was addressed to “Greeshma.” Business How to avoid getting tricked by the ‘You’re hired’ scams With job scams on the rise, it’s important to make sure the position you’re applying for on sites like LinkedIn and Indeed is legitimate. “We use a …

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Fortnite Maker Epic Games to Pay $520M Fine for Child Privacy, E-Commerce Violations
2 years ago

Fortnite Maker Epic Games to Pay $520M Fine for Child Privacy, E-Commerce Violations

News 18  

The maker of the popular Fortnite video game will pay $520 million in penalties and refunds to settle complaints revolving around children’s privacy and its payment methods that tricked players into making unintended purchases, U.S. federal regulators said Monday. The Federal Trade Commission reached the settlements to resolve two cases against Epic Games Inc., which has parlayed Fortnite’s success in …

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Fortnite maker to pay $520M for privacy, e-commerce abuses
2 years ago

Fortnite maker to pay $520M for privacy, e-commerce abuses

Associated Press  

The maker of the popular Fortnite video game will pay $520 million in penalties and refunds to settle complaints revolving around children’s privacy and its payment methods that tricked players into making unintended purchases, U.S. federal regulators said Monday. The Federal Trade Commission reached the settlements to resolve two cases against Epic Games Inc., which has parlayed Fortnite’s success in …

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Senators to FTC: Probe Twitter security, take needed action
2 years, 1 month ago

Senators to FTC: Probe Twitter security, take needed action

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Reacting to the tumult and mass layoffs at Twitter under its new owner Elon Musk, a group of Democratic senators on Thursday asked federal regulators to investigate any possible violations by the platform of consumer-protection laws or of its data-security commitments. The senators also asked Lina Khan, head of the Federal Trade Commission, to take enforcement action if …

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Twitter executives could face big FTC fines, say former officials
2 years, 1 month ago

Twitter executives could face big FTC fines, say former officials

The Hindu  

Elon Musk's lawyer late last week sought to reassure Twitter Inc. employees that they would not be held personally liable if the company disregarded a federal order to consider and protect users' privacy when launching new features. Former FTC officials do not think it is so clear-cut In a May 2022 settlement with the U.S. regulator, Twitter agreed to improve …

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Russian software disguised as American finds its way into US Army, CDC apps
2 years, 1 month ago

Russian software disguised as American finds its way into US Army, CDC apps

Live Mint  

LONDON/WASHINGTON :Thousands of smartphone applications in Apple and Google's online stores contain computer code developed by a technology company, Pushwoosh, that presents itself as based in the United States, but is actually Russian, Reuters has found. Keir Giles, a Russia expert at London think tank Chatham House, said despite international sanctions on Russia, a "substantial number" of Russian companies were …

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