Facebook won lower penalty in privacy scandal by threatening court battle: WaPo
The Federal Trade Commission decided to settle because Facebook has much more money than the U.S. government for litigation, according to one report.
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Facebook’s $5-billion fine for privacy scandals too low, Democrats complain
'If the FTC is seen as traffic police handing out speeding tickets to companies profiting off breaking the law, then Facebook and other will continue to push the boundaries.'
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Trump’s Federal Trade Commission begins investigating Google, Facebook
The FTC is using its regulatory powers to begin a series of investigations against tech giants for selling users' personal data to third parties.
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Orrin Hatch calls for FTC investigation into Google’s control of key online markets
The Utah GOP senator is concerned about Google stifling competition, violating user privacy, and discriminating on its platforms.
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