FTC settles with TJX, LexisNexis

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has settled data-breach complaints against retailer TJX and data broker Reed Elsevier, requiring both companies to establish comprehensive information security programs and submit to biennial data security audits over the next 20 years. ...continue reading 'FTC settles with TJX, LexisNexis'

FTC goes after alleged MySpace hijackers

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has asked a federal court to require an alleged Web page hijacking operation to obey previous orders barring unfair and deceptive practices. ...continue reading 'FTC goes after alleged MySpace hijackers'

US FTC settles with company over Ethernet patent claims

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has settled a complaint against a company that owns patents to a widely used Ethernet standard, saying the patent owner was attempting to collect huge license fees despite a prior commitment to the contrary. ...continue reading 'US FTC settles with company over Ethernet patent claims'

Privacy groups: FTC has obligation in Google deal

Two privacy groups are stepping up the pressure on the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, saying the agency has an obligation to consider privacy concerns as it prepares to rule on the antitrust implications of Google's proposed acquisition of DoubleClick. ...continue reading 'Privacy groups: FTC has obligation in Google deal'

FTC chairman won't recuse herself in Google deal

U.S. Federal Trade Commission Chairman Deborah Platt Majoras won't recuse herself from considering the antitrust implications of Google's proposed acquisition of DoubleClick, despite a request from two privacy groups that she do so. ...continue reading 'FTC chairman won't recuse herself in Google deal'

FTC, law firm hiding DoubleClick conflict

The Web site of a law firm employing the husband of U.S. Federal Trade Commission Chairman Deborah Platt Majoras contradicts an FTC explanation that Majoras has no conflict of interest in reviewing DoubleClick's $3.1 billion acquisition by Google, two privacy groups said Thursday. ...continue reading 'FTC, law firm hiding DoubleClick conflict'

FTC charges payment company in $200M fraud

The Federal Trade Commission has filed charges against a payment processing company, accusing it of attempting to debit consumers' bank accounts for up to $200 million on behalf of dishonest merchants. ...continue reading 'FTC charges payment company in $200M fraud'