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US judge rejects Facebook request to dismiss FTC antitrust lawsuit
Says case should be allowed to proceed.
Jan 12 2022 11:48AM
US says Nvidia-Arm deal harms market for networking, self-driving car chips
Redacted version of complaint released.
Dec 7 2021 12:45PM
US FTC meeting will scrutinise Big Tech's small deals
Sometimes too small to spark antitrust scrutiny.
Sep 9 2021 7:03AM
FTC says Facebook 'bought and buried' rivals in renewed antitrust fight
Brings new complaint after first attempt was thrown out.
Aug 20 2021 1:35PM
Judge grants US FTC more time to file amended complaint against Facebook
In its antitrust lawsuit.
Jul 26 2021 1:05PM
Amazon says FTC should take new chair off its cases
Asks for Lina Khan to be recused on antitrust matters.
Jul 1 2021 6:36AM
Big Tech critic Lina Khan named US FTC chair
Antitrust researcher has focused on Big Tech's immense market power.
Jun 16 2021 9:16AM
Facebook faces US lawsuits that could force sale of Instagram, WhatsApp
Over alleged anti-competitive behaviour.
Dec 10 2020 12:22PM
US FTC finds Cambridge Analytica deceived Facebook users
Impacts of finding on defunct consultancy unclear.
Dec 9 2019 1:37PM
FTC chief says 'multiple' investigations of tech platforms underway
In addition to its known probe of Facebook.
Nov 19 2019 12:55PM
US senators ask FTC to probe Amazon over Capital One hack
Allege vendor "continues to sell defective cloud computing services", want it to pay.
Oct 25 2019 6:45AM
FTC, AT&T settle 2014 lawsuit over data slowdowns: court
Case accused company of hobbling data sent to wireless devices.
Aug 26 2019 6:11AM
FTC chairman says Facebook's plan to merge brands may make it harder to split: FT
As FTC probes for antitrust violations.
Aug 20 2019 1:00PM
Facebook to create privacy panel, pay $7bn to US
Settles allegations around use of 2FA and handling of phone numbers.
Jul 24 2019 6:58AM
Smart TV vendor penalised for massive privacy violation
Collected vast amount of personal information without telling users.
Feb 7 2017 11:13AM
D-Link vows to fight "dangerous" US govt lawsuit
Can courts prosecute insecure software without a breach?
Jan 11 2017 4:08PM
InMobi fined $1.3 million for privacy violation
Snagged device geolocation info without consent.
Jun 23 2016 10:49AM
US regulator shoots down 'do not track' requirement
Google, Facebook can safely ignore tracking opt-out requests.
Nov 9 2015 7:02AM
US govt website closures deny critical information
Closed for business.
Oct 9 2013 6:11AM
US regulators tell Google to better identify paid ads
Letters sent to several search engine groups.
Jun 26 2013 12:26PM
