The FTC is investigating Venmo over 'deceptive or unfair practices'
PayPal, which owns the popular peer-to-peer payments service, says it is cooperating.
Amazon is liable for billing you for your kid's wild in-app purchases, a judge says
The FTC previously settled with Apple and Google over similar charges.
Effective Regulators, Effective Privacy Choices
What choices do consumers have if they don’t want to be tracked across devices?
Hampering Innovations in Data Security Could Harm Consumers
Our growing connectivity is putting wonderful innovations at our fingertips -- but it can also make more of our private information vulnerable.
FTC Head Calls for Greater Transparency on Data Collected by Internet of Things
Ramirez called for greater security of the personal data collected by connected devices.
Lumosity to Pay $2M to Settle FTC Charges Over 'Brain Training' Ads
"Lumosity preyed on consumers' fears about age-related cognitive decline," says the FTC.
FTC Settles Data Breach Lawsuit With Wyndham Hotel Chain
Wyndham had argued, unsuccessfully, that the agency didn't have authority to regulate cyber security standards.
When Personalized Learning Gets Too Personal: Google Complaint Exposes Student Privacy Concerns
Google says it does not serve any ads anywhere based on student browsing habits.
Google: No, We're Not Snooping on Students With Our Chromebooks, Apps
Search giant pushes back against EFF allegations.
Yandex, Google's Russian Rival, Brings Its Android Case to the EU
From Russia, with gloves off.
Sprint to Pay $2.95 Million for Failing to Notify Lower-Credit Customers They Were Being Charged Extra
The settlement, which requires court approval, also requires the carrier to give earlier notice if it plans to charge a customer more than those with better credit.
FTC Has Power to Police Companies' Cyber Security, Says Appeals Court
The ruling allows the agency to pursue a lawsuit accusing hotel operator Wyndham Worldwide of failing to properly safeguard consumers' information.
EU Finds No Evidence of Apple and Music Labels Colluding to Kill Free Music
The EU may not be done just yet.
Google May Face Another EU Case. This One Is About Ads.
Google's rivals are lobbying for the EU to aim its antitrust guns at ad tech.
FTC Exploring Apple Rules for Streaming Music Rivals in App Store
Streaming services' chief grievances with Apple stem from the company's 30 percent cut of in-app sales and restrictive App Store policies.
FCC Fining AT&T $100 Million for Misleading Unlimited Data Plans
The FCC's action follows a lawsuit filed last year by the FTC about AT&T's unlimited data throttling.
FTC Takes First Action Against a Fraudulent Kickstarter Campaign
The action signals an effort by the agency to better police crowdfunding campaigns.
FTC Urged to Investigate YouTube Kids Video App
The app disregards limits on advertising to children, consumer and advocacy groups charge.
Google's GIF Response to Wall Street Journal Lobbying Story
Quick, someone introduce Rupert to Giphy.
FTC Denies Report That Agency Ignored Staff Recommendation on Google
The controversy has provided new ammo for Google rivals seeking E.U. action.
FTC Targets DirecTV Over Advertised Discount Service
The satellite TV provider didn't adequately disclose pricing of a two-year contract, says complaint.
FTC Says Unlimited Data With Throttling Doesn't Count as Unlimited
There are implications for mobile carriers that still offer unlimited data plans.
FTC Says We Don't Need Internet of Things Legislation -- For Now
The FTC releases a long-awaited report on connected devices with suggestions on protecting consumers as use soars.
Broadband Competition Should Be Encouraged, Not Restricted
Consumers have better options and faster speeds in communities where three or more providers compete.
FTC Officials Worried About Downside of Internet of Things
Connected devices are great, but you also need to think about all the data being collected and stored, said FTC Chairwoman Edith Ramirez.
How to Check if You’re Eligible for Some of $160 Million in Cramming Refunds
AT&T and T-Mobile customers may be eligible, but Sprint and Verizon subscribers are out of luck (so far).
FTC Finalizes Snapchat Privacy Complaint Settlement
The Federal Trade Commission finalized a privacy settlement Wednesday with photo messaging service Snapchat over complaints that it deceived users into believing their messages would disappear when they were actually saved. The startup initially...
T-Mobile Settles Government "Cramming" Charges for $90 Million
Most of the money will be returned to subscribers who paid bogus and unauthorized SMS charges.
Sprint Sued by Feds Over "Cramming" as FCC Readies $105 Million Fine
Sprint joins AT&T and T-Mobile in getting slammed by federal officials for allowing unauthorized third-party charges.
Federal Judge Rejects Amazon’s Effort to Get FTC Suit Dismissed
A federal court judge Monday rejected Amazon’s effort to kill a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit about its in-app purchase policies, saying the government appeared to have “sufficient facts to state a plausible claim that Amazon customers suffered...
Sony to Pay Refunds Over Misleading PlayStation Vita Ads After Settling FTC Charge
$25 in cash, or a $50 voucher for people who bought before June 2012.
It's Not Just Uber: Tech Companies Snooping on Users Is All Too Common
It's not at all rare for tech companies to look into their usage by reporters.