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FTC: Meta Trying to Buy Its Way to Top of VR Space With Proposed Within Acquisition
FTC: Meta Trying to Buy Its Way to Top of VR Space With Proposed Within...
July 27, 2022  |  Legal

The Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday (July 27) announced it will push to block social media giant Meta Platforms’ acquisition of Within Unlimited and its...

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Today in the Connected Economy: YouTube, Shopify Team for Livestream Shopping
Today in the Connected Economy: YouTube, Shopify Team for Livestream Shopping
July 19, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Shopify and YouTube collaborate to let creators and merchants showcase their products. Also, Google Wallet rebrands for the fourth time,...

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New FTC Data Directives Driving Change at Car Dealerships
New FTC Data Directives Driving Change at Car Dealerships
July 19, 2022  |  Internet of Things

When the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) posted an article about internet of things (IoT) devices that can derive highly sensitive information about users and are...

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Today in TechREG: EU Lawmakers Look to Pass Online Platform Bills Next Week; Wells Fargo, Zelle Dodged Fraud Lawsuit
Today in TechREG: EU Lawmakers Look to Pass Online Platform Bills Next Week; Wells Fargo,...
June 29, 2022  |  Regulation

Today in TechREG, allegations of fraud and scams against Walmart, Wells Fargo and Zelle followed very different paths. Whereas the lawsuit against the banking giant...

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FTC Takes Walmart to Court Over Money Transfer Fraud Allegations
FTC Takes Walmart to Court Over Money Transfer Fraud Allegations
June 28, 2022  |  Legal

The Federal Trade Commission has sued Walmart alleging that its money transfer services were corrupted by fraudsters — which reportedly resulted in customers being “fleeced...

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Lawmakers Ask FTC to Probe Apple, Google Data Tracking
Lawmakers Ask FTC to Probe Apple, Google Data Tracking
June 24, 2022  |  Big Data

A group of Democratic lawmakers wants the Federal Trade Commission to investigate Apple and Google, saying the two tech giants secretly allow the collection and...

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TechReg Weekly US: CFPB Eyes Credit Card Late Fee Rules; Data Privacy Bills Advance in Congress 
TechReg Weekly US: CFPB Eyes Credit Card Late Fee Rules; Data Privacy Bills Advance in...
June 24, 2022  |  Technology

This week, U.S. lawmakers have proposed new legislation seeking to increase customers’ control over their financial data. A new data privacy bill has also overcome...

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Today in Data: AI, Metaverse in Play as Tech Packs a Punch in Payments
Today in Data: AI, Metaverse in Play as Tech Packs a Punch in Payments
June 23, 2022  |  Today In Data

Today in data, Microsoft is limiting its use of facial-recognition software. Also, the Federal Trade Commission tells Congress that artificial intelligence shouldn’t be relied on...

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FTC Sending $9.7M to Yellowstone Capital Victims
FTC Sending $9.7M to Yellowstone Capital Victims
June 21, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission announced Tuesday (June 21) that it is sending 7,731 checks totaling more than $9.7 million to small businesses hurt by...

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