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FTC settles with Facebook, alleges promises weren’t kept

Nov

2011

The United States Federal Trade Commission announced a proposed settlement with Facebook Inc. over their alleged deceptive practices regarding privacy. The FTC launched an investigation into Facebook after a complaint was filed by the Electonic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) and a coalition of other privacy groups. The FTC’s investigation resulted in an eight-count complaint against […]

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Facebook nears settlement with FTC on privacy opt-in

Nov

2011

Facebook is nearing a settlement with the FTC over charges that it misled users about how it uses their personal information, according to a report published on Friday by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ). Those familiar with the talks told the WSJ that the settlement would require Facebook to obtain users’ consent before making “material […]

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Facebook and FTC Close to Settlement: Opt In Policy to be Implemented

Nov

2011

Facebook and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) are said to be on the verge of reaching a settlement over the company’s privacy practices – a settlement that would fly in the face of how Facebook has implemented new features in the past. The changes would definitely go a long way in helping users obtain the […]

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