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FTC drops investigation of a Vitamin Shoppe acquisition

The deal to acquire Super Supplements will continue as planned.

Posted 02/05/2013Stefany MoorePost a comment

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FTC issues recommendations on mobile privacy

It says consumers should be able to opt out of tracking. Is the industry ready?

Posted 02/04/2013Bill SiwickiPost a comment

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The FTC expands product labeling requirements for e-retailers

Some merchants will have to change the design of product pages.

Posted 01/02/2013Allison EnrightPost a comment

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The FTC investigates Vitamin Shoppe’s deal for Super Supplements

Details are sketchy, but Vitamin Shoppe has extended its planned closing date to March 1.

Posted 12/31/2012Mark BrohanPost a comment

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The FTC settles with Facebook over privacy charges

The settlement requires Facebook to do more to protect users’ privacy.

Posted 08/13/2012Allison EnrightPost a comment

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Google settles a privacy dispute with the FTC

At issue was Google’s use of cookies in some DoubleClick ads.

Posted 08/10/2012Allison EnrightPost a comment

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An FTC rule change would extend privacy protections for kids

The proposed rule may make it tougher for web sites to share with social networks.

Posted 08/03/2012Allison EnrightPost a comment

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/ Marketing

Yahoo will add a Do Not Track option to its sites globally

Consumers can decide to let their web behavior be seen by advertisers.

Posted 03/29/2012Allison EnrightPost a comment