Facebook is close to a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over deceptive practices related to a number of the social network’s features, including privacy settings.

Action Required to Protect Consumers, including their Privacy, in the Online Health and Medical Marketplace FTC Role to Help FDA Address New Threats WASHINGTON, Nov.

House Subcommittee Urged to Expand Definition of "Sensitive Information," Incorporate "Fair Information Practices," and Require "Opt-in" Procedures for Data Collection WASHINGTON, June 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In response to a discussion draft of a new privacy bill currently under consideration by the House Subcommittee on Communications, Technology and the Internet, ten leading privacy and consumer organizations today called for much stronger provisions to protect consumer privacy both online and off.

WASHINGTON, June 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Consumer Watchdog and the Center for Digital Democracy today called on the Federal Trade Commission to investigate Google's announced plan to buy Invite Media, a display advertising company, for around $70 million, saying the deal raises substantial competitive and privacy concerns. "The ink is hardly dry on Google's questionable AdMob acquisition," said John M.

A report issued by a digital watchdog and a public health group urged US authorities on Tuesday to probe the online marketing practices of alcoholic beverage companies and the impact they have on young people.