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Tag Archives: Federal Trade Commission
Google to License Patents in FTC Settlement
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WASHINGTON — Google is agreeing to license certain patents to mobile phone rivals and stop a practice of including snippets from other websites in its search results as part of a settlement to end a 19-month investigation into the search … Continue reading
FTC Releases Internet Privacy Report
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The Federal Trade Commission announced a new set of privacy standards today to help consumers understand what kind of information is collected on them. From the 73-page report: In today’s world of smart phones, smart grids, and smart cars, companies … Continue reading
Mark Zuckerberg Admits 'A Bunch of Mistakes' as Facebook Settles Privacy Complaints
If you've ever felt that your information was never truly private on Facebook, the federal government agrees; and today the Palo Alto-based social network announced it would settle charges related to those very concerns. The Federal Trade Commission announced a … Continue reading
