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Landmark data privacy deal would create first federal standard - Roll Call

Lawmakers said Sunday they have negotiated a bipartisan deal on federal data privacy, a breakthrough that previously eluded Congress.

Roll Call · Apr 8, 2024

TikTok is under investigation by the FTC over data practices and could face a lawsuit

A person familiar with the matter says the Federal Trade Commission is investigating TikTok over its data and security practices

The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2024

Detective wore wig and posed as victim to catch US scammer who stole gold bars

Scam artist allegedly posed as Federal Trade Commission investigator and convinced victim to transfer $789,000 in gold

The Guardian - US · Mar 25, 2024

FTC and 9 states sue to block Kroger-Albertsons supermarket merger

The Federal Trade Commission and 9 states want to stop the deal that would combine the country's two largest grocery store chains. The companies say they have to merge to compete with Walmart.

WEKU · Feb 26, 2024

Lawmakers urge DOD to play larger role in scrutinizing mergers - Roll Call

In a new letter, two Democratic lawmakers want answers from the Pentagon about how it can step up oversight of proposed defense mergers.

Roll Call · Feb 26, 2024

The FTC bans AI impersonations of individuals — and unveils greater powers to win stolen money back

The Federal Trade Commission has said that individuals, not just business and government, will now be better protected from AI scams.

TechRadar · Feb 19, 2024

A $50k CIA Imposter Scam Went Viral. Here's How To Keep Yourself Safe.

After a personal finance expert fell victim to scammers posing as the CIA, the Federal Trade Commission shared advice for keeping yourself safe.

Kiplinger · Feb 16, 2024

FTC claims that Microsoft layoffs contradict ‘representations it made’ during the fight to acquire Activision

The Federal Trade Commission claims that Microsoft's newly announced layoff plans contradict 'representations it made' during its fight to acquire Activision Blizzard.

TechRadar · Feb 8, 2024

FTC probe drugmakers’ patent thickets

The Federal Trade Commission has challenged more than 100 patents drugmakers listed in the FDA’s “Orange Book"

Salon · Feb 2, 2024

Federal complaint faults Texas Medicaid software glitches for removal errors

Health care advocates have asked the Federal Trade Commission to investigate Deloitte software errors they say disenrolled qualified Medicaid participants.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 31, 2024