FTC reminds tech platforms of deadline to comply with Take It Down Act
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning major technology companies that they must comply with the Take It Down Act…
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FTC settlement targets sale of mobile location data linked to sensitive sites
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has moved to prohibit Sandpoint, Idaho-based data broker Kochava and its subsidiary, Cedar Rapids, Iowa-based…
FTC order bars OkCupid from misleading users about biometric data sharing
Dallas, Texas-based dating app company Match Group Americas and its subsidiary Humor Rainbow, Inc., doing business as OkCupid, have agreed…
FTC can do better on age assurance, say privacy rights’ groups
A group of privacy organizations is lobbying for “stronger, privacy-protective age assurance standards” in the U.S. and calling for the…
FTC makes COPPA exception for data collected for age verification process
Having hosted a number of events exploring the mechanics, ethics and applications of online age assurance technology, the U.S. Federal…
FTC asked to investigate Meta facial recognition smart glasses plan
Meta is facing backlash over its plans to add facial recognition capabilities to its camera-equipped smart glasses. On Wednesday, during…
FTC issues warning letters on transfers of sensitive US personal data
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has warned 13 data brokers that their business practices may violate a federal law prohibiting…
How to deploy responsible age checks at scale? Big Tech titans give different answers
One of the more remarkable contrasts at this week’s Federal Trade Commission (FTC) panel on age verification comes in a…
Age assurance policy landscape sees different camps adopt different positions
A maze is a popular metaphor for a complex structure that is difficult to navigate. A panel at the Federal…
FTC panel gets existential in pondering why online age verification matters
Why does age verification matter? The question fueled part of the discussion at this week’s workshop on age assurance hosted…
