FTC Releases 2014 Annual Highlights Report
The FTC took several actions to preserve competition in the technology sector and protect consumers from companies that misrepresent security features and privacy policies, and from mobile phone companies that engage in cramming, throttling and have hidden in-app charges, said…
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the FTC’s 2014 Annual Highlights Report released Wednesday by Chairwoman Edith Ramirez. The FTC filed eight amicus briefs on issues including children’s online privacy and held 16 workshops and conferences on issues including big data and mobile device tracking, an FTC news release said. “With over 150 law enforcement actions taken and $640 million in consumer redress ordered, we marked the FTC’s centennial year with vigorous efforts to protect consumers and promote competition in a dynamic and continuously evolving marketplace,” Ramirez said.