Privacy and Security Enforcement | Federal Trade Commission
2021年7月16日 · The FTC has brought legal actions against organizations that have violated consumers’ privacy rights, or misled them by failing to maintain security for sensitive consumer information, or caused substantial consumer injury.
FTC Imposes $5 Billion Penalty and Sweeping New Privacy …
2019年7月24日 · The $5 billion penalty against Facebook is the largest ever imposed on any company for violating consumers’ privacy and almost 20 times greater than the largest privacy or data security penalty ever imposed worldwide. It is one of the largest penalties ever assessed by the U.S. government for any violation.
Fortnite Video Game Maker Epic Games to Pay More Than Half a …
"As our complaints note, Epic used privacy-invasive default settings and deceptive interfaces that tricked Fortnite users, including teenagers and children," said FTC Chair Lina M. Khan. "Protecting the public, and especially children, from online privacy invasions and dark patterns is a top priority for the Commission, and these enforcement ...
FTC says online counseling service BetterHelp pushed people into ...
According to the complaint, BetterHelp broke its privacy promises by disclosing to Snapchat the IP and email addresses of approximately 5.6 million former visitors to target them with BetterHelp ads. In addition, for a six-month period, the company disclosed to Criteo the email addresses of over 70,000 visitors – including people who had ...
Google and YouTube Will Pay Record $170 Million for Alleged …
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Twitter to pay $150 million penalty for allegedly breaking its …
Twitter asked users for personal information for the express purpose of securing their accounts, but then also used it to serve targeted ads for Twitter’s financial benefit. It wasn’t Twitter’s first alleged violation of the FTC Act, but this one will cost the company $150 million in civil penalties.
FTC and DOJ Charge Amazon with Violating Children’s Privacy Law …
2023年5月31日 · Prohibit Amazon from misrepresenting its privacy policies related to geolocation, voice and children’s voice information; and ; Mandate the creation and implementation of a privacy program related to the company’s use of geolocation information. The Commission voted 4-0 to refer the complaint to the Department of Justice for filing.
FTC’s $5 billion Facebook settlement: Record-breaking and history ...
2019年7月24日 · In addition, the settlement requires Facebook to implement changes to its privacy practices, its corporate structure, and the role of CEO Mark Zuckerberg that are seismic in scope. Simply put, when it comes to the business of consumer privacy, it’s no longer business as usual at Facebook. Why the FTC sued Facebook in 2012
FTC Says Ring Employees Illegally Surveilled Customers, Failed to …
2023年5月31日 · The Federal Trade Commission charged home security camera company Ring with compromising its customers’ privacy by allowing any employee or contractor to access consumers’ private videos and by failing to implement basic privacy and security protections, enabling hackers to take control of consumers’ accounts, cameras, and videos.
Kids' Privacy (COPPA) - Federal Trade Commission
2025年1月17日 · The .gov means it’s official. Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.