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General Motors Reaches Settlement With FTC for Selling Consumer Data
General Motors reached an agreement to settle allegations that the automaker shared drivers’ locations and behavior data without their consent, the Federal Trade Commission said.
FTC Requires GoDaddy to Overhaul Security Measures to Protect Users
The website hosting company was accused of failing to implement robust enough security measures from at least 2018.
FTC announces settlement with GoDaddy over data security allegations
The Federal Trade Commission said it will require GoDaddy (GDDY) to “implement a robust information security program to settle charges that the
GoDaddy to Improve Data-Security Practices Under FTC Settlement
GoDaddy will implement new information-security programs to settle charges that the technology platform failed to secure its website-hosting services and protect its customers from attacks, the Federal Trade Commission said.
FTC orders GoDaddy to upgrade online security for small-business customers after breach
The FTC ordered GoDaddy to improve its online security measures on behalf of small-business customers. The Tempe-based company said it already does so.
FTC orders GoDaddy to fix its infosec practices
Despite its size and complexity, FTC complained that the company had failed multiple security standards that needed to be fixed immediately.
GoDaddy Pledges Improved Cybersecurity in US FTC Settlement
Internet registrar and web host GoDaddy agreed to two decades worth of third-party assessments over its cybersecurity practices in a settlement with the U.S. FTC.

FTC refers complaint on Snapchat's AI chatbot

US FTC, Colorado sue property firm Greystar, alleging renters deceived by hidden fees
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission and the State of Colorado have filed a complaint against Greystar, a multi-family rental ...
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FTC Announces Increased HSR Thresholds for 2025
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Jan. 10 annual revisions to the applicable thresholds under the ...
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FTC Finalizes Changes to Children's Privacy Rule
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FTC bans GM from disclosing driver, consumer data to consumer reporting agencies
U.S. automaker General Motors will be banned for five years from disclosing consumers' sensitive geolocation and driver ...
FTC sues John Deere for ‘unfairly’ raising repair costs on farm equipment
John Deere’s “unfair” practices raised repair costs for farmers and kept them from being able to make repairs on tractors and ...
FTC report shows $7.3 billion in drug price inflation by leading pharmacy benefit managers
From 2017 to 2022, the companies marked up prices at their pharmacies by hundreds or thousands of percent, netting them $7.3 ...
FTC Sues Greystar Over ‘Junk Fees’ Charged to Apartment Renters
Greystarwas sued by the Federal Trade Commission Thursday over allegations that the nationwide manager of apartment buildings ...
FTC sues GoDaddy for years of poor hosting security practices
The FTC will require web hosting giant GoDaddy to implement basic security protections, such as multi-factor authentication ...
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FTC toughens requirements for safeguarding children's information online
The Federal Trade Commission has adopted strengthened requirements for safeguarding children's information online and giving ...
Corporate landlords own thousands of homes in Charlotte. Feds want to hear your concerns
The FTC wants public comment on single-family rental operators as the agency investigates the impact on home prices and rent.