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The FTC’s Threat to Web Consumers

Sunday, August 19, 2012

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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.

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Consumer Watchdog Asks the FTC to Block Google’s Acquisition of Frommer

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

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Internet services giant Google has announced plans to acquire travel brand Frommer for an undisclosed amount in a deal that has already come under fire from Consumer Watchdog.

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Consumer Watchdog Calls for Google’s Acquisition of Frommer to be Blocked

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

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Google's latest attempt to add more content to its local business listings by buying travel brand Frommer has been challenged by the Consumer Watchdog.

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How Google Barged Into The Travel Business

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

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"There is a fundamental conflict between being a search provider and a content provider," said John M. Simpson, Consumer Watchdog's Privacy Project Director.

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Google Attacked By Antitrust Watchdog Over Frommer’s Buy

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

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Google has snapped up travel guidebook brand Frommer's, a deal which has been attacked by a consumer group over potential antitrust implications.

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Consumer Watchdog Urges Regulators To Block Google’s Purchase of Frommer’s Travel Guides

Monday, August 13, 2012

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Consumer Watchdog Urges Regulators To Block Google’s Purchase of Frommer’s Travel Guides

SANTA MONICA, CA – Consumer Watchdog today called on federal antitrust regulators to block Google’s purchase of Frommer’s travel guides. “There is a fundamental conflict between being a search provider and a content provider,” said John M. Simpson, Consumer Watchdog’s Privacy Project Director. “As Google has increased its content and services, it has unfairly favored them in its search results and damaged competitors.”

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Google Buys Frommer’s Travel Brand

Monday, August 13, 2012

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Critics of the ITA deal said Monday that the Frommer’s purchase raises similar issues. “This is further down the road of having content that will keep you on the site longer,” said John Simpson, executive director of Consumer Watchdog, who said regulators should block the deal. “There are serious potential antitrust questions around how the search function is used with a site that now is offering its own unique content.”

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Consumer Watchdog Calls On California Legislature To Require Consumer Privacy Protections On Google’s Driverless Cars; Group Terms Earlier Amendment Inadequate

Monday, August 13, 2012

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Consumer Watchdog Calls On California Legislature To Require Consumer Privacy Protections On Google’s Driverless Cars; Group Terms Earlier Amendment Inadequate

SANTA MONICA, CA -- Google’s driverless cars should not be allowed on U.S. highways unless adequate privacy protections for users of the new technology are implemented and an amended bill in the California Legislature fails to deliver the necessary safeguards, Consumer Watchdog said today.

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Google Hit With Record $22.5-Million Fine For Safari Tracking

Friday, August 10, 2012

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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.

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Google Said to Face Fine by U.S. Over Apple Safari Breach

Thursday, August 9, 2012

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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.

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