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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.
GoDaddy Stock Rises After FTC Settlement, Promise To Bolster Security: Retail Sentiment Mixed
Shares of GoDaddy Inc. (GDDY) surged more than 1% in mid-market trade on Wednesday after the web hosting company entered into a settlement with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC had alleged in its complaint that GoDaddy did not implement reasonable security measures against threats and misled customers about the data security measures it had enabled on its platform.

FTC refers complaint on Snapchat's AI chatbot

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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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Jan. 14 - Likely the FTC’s Final Open Commission Meeting
Lina Khan chaired what was likely the final open commission meeting of her time as chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and ...
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 ...
Apartment giant sued by Colorado Attorney General and the FTC
The FTC goes on to allege at some Greystar-managed properties, hidden fees are bundled together and referred to collectively ...
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FTC: ‘Big 3’ Pharmacy Benefit Managers Engaged in Price Gouging
FTC: ‘Big 3’ Pharmacy Benefit Managers Engaged in Price Gouging, PBMs, UnitedHealth OptumRx, CVS Caremark Rx, Express Scripts ...
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Healthcare Leaders Support FTC’s Second Report on PBMs, While PBMs Criticize Findings
On Tuesday, the Federal Trade Commission released its second interim staff report on prescription drug middlemen. The report ...
FTC Files Complaint Against Greystar Alleging Hidden Fees in Rent Prices
Greystar allegedly added hidden fees worth tens to hundreds of dollars a month, the FTC said. Those fees included valet trash, package handling and utilities, among others. Consumers could not opt out ...
Federal Trade Commission accuses Greystar of deceptive practices, hidden fees
The antitrust agency recently created a rule regarding junk fees, but its application to the multifamily sector is unclear.