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FTC, Google Settlement: Consumer Watchdog Files Motion in U.S. District Court Opposing Agreement
Consumer Watchdog, a non-profit consumer advocacy organization is up in arms over a recent settlement between Google and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over the search giant's privacy practices. The organization has filed a motion in U.S. District Court asking for allowance to oppose the settlement because it has been deemed too lenient a punishment for Google's actions.
Continue reading...Consumer Watchdog Asks FCC to Require Cell Phone Companies to Disclose Data Speeds; Group Cites Widespread Misleading ‘4G’ Claims
Thursday, August 23, 2012
WASHINGTON D.C. -- Citing deceptive and confusing advertising by mobile phone companies concerning data speeds, Consumer Watchdog today petitioned the Federal Communications Commission to require wireless carriers to disclose actual network data speeds.
Continue reading...Consumer Watchdog Challenges Google-FTC Privacy Settlement
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Consumer Watchdog, a nonprofit consumer advocacy group, is dialing up its criticism of the proposed privacy settlement between the U.S. Federal Trade Commission and Google.
Continue reading...Consumer Watchdog Asks Judge for Permission to Oppose FTC Settlement With Google
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Cites Need For Google to Accept Responsibility For Wrongdoing SAN FRANCISCO – Consumer Watchdog has filed a motion in U.S. District Court asking that it be allowed to oppose the $22.5 million settlement the Federal Trade Commission has reached with Google because the agreement allows the Internet giant to deny any wrongdoing.
Continue reading...The FTC’s Threat to Web Consumers
Sunday, August 19, 2012
Yet groups such as Consumer Watchdog have called on government regulators to block the sale. The Fairsearch.org consortium of competitors to Google—which includes Microsoft—issued a statement that "encourages government officials to look closely" at how Google uses the acquisition.
Continue reading...Google Hit With Record $22.5-Million Fine For Safari Tracking
Friday, August 10, 2012
The FTC fines Google a record $22.5 million for violating the privacy of people who used Apple's Safari Web browser even after pledging it would not. In levying a record $22.5-million fine against Google Inc., the Federal Trade Commission said it wanted to send a clear message to the Internet giant that it won't tolerate similar breaches in the future.
Continue reading...Google Said to Face Fine by U.S. Over Apple Safari Breach
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Google Inc. (GOOG) agreed to pay $22.5 million, the largest fine ever levied by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, to settle allegations that it breached Apple Inc. (AAPL)’s Safari Internet browser.
Continue reading...Google Pays $22.5 Million To Settle Apple Safari Charges
Thursday, August 9, 2012
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Google Inc will pay $22.5 million to settle charges it bypassed the privacy settings of customers using Apple Inc's Safari browser, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission said on Thursday.
Continue reading...Google To Pay $22.5M Fine Over Privacy Practices
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Google will pay a historic fine to settle U.S. government charges that it violated privacy laws when it tracked via cookies users of Apple's Safari browser.
Continue reading...Google Agrees To Pay Record Fine for Privacy Violations
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Google has agreed to pay $22.5 million to settle allegations that it violated its privacy promises by bypassing the privacy settings of users of Apple’s Safari Internet browser in order to track them, the Federal Trade Commission said on Thursday.
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Thursday, August 23, 2012
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