Federal government orders GM to stop collecting, selling drivers’ data
The Federal Trade Commission says consumers didn’t know that General Motors was collecting data about their driving through its OnStar system, let alone that they were selling it. Now, an order from the federal government is forcing them to stop.
FTC bans General Motors from selling driver data for five years
The Federal Trade Commission has taken action against General Motors and OnStar for allegedly sharing details about drivers to third parties without their consent.
General Motors Reaches Settlement With FTC for Selling Consumer Data
General Motors reached an agreement to settle allegations that the automaker shared drivers’ locations and behavior data without their consent, the Federal Trade Commission said.
General Motors Settles With FTC Over Sharing Driver Data
The US Federal Trade Commission has reached a settlement with General Motors Co. over claims the automaker deceived drivers by collecting their personal data and sharing it with third parties.
General Motors settling FTC allegations related to sharing location data
The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against General Motors (GM) and OnStar over allegations they collected, used, and sold drivers’
General Motors Ordered to Stop Selling Car Data
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) of the US has barred General Motors (GM) from selling sensitive driver data to consumer reporting agencies for the next five years. The decision
Pepsi sued by federal regulators for giving Walmart preferential soft-drink pricing
The Federal Trade Commission said Friday that it is suing PepsiCo for illegal price discrimination, alleging the food and ...
Federal Trade Commission warns against immigration scams amid fears of mass deportations
The Federal Trade commission is warning against immigration scams amid rising fear of mass deportations, ahead of ...
Genshin Impact developer to pay $20M fine to US Federal Trade Commission over loot box violations
Genshin Impact publisher Cognosphere (which is also called Hoyoverse) is settling a United States Federal Trade Commission ...
Federal Trade Commission sues John Deere over right-to-repair dispute
John Deere's controversial practice that requires farmers to use its dealer network for repairs draws a lawsuit from the ...
Colorado, federal regulators sue mega-landlord Greystar over “deceptive advertising and hidden fees”
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser and federal regulators filed a joint lawsuit against the largest apartment owner in the ...
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What Is the Federal Trade Commission?
The Federal Trade Commission is a government agency that enforces consumer protection and antitrust laws. Consumers can also ...
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Jan. 14 - Likely the FTC’s Final Open Commission Meeting
Lina Khan chaired what was likely the final open commission meeting of her time as chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and ...
Federal Trade Commission accuses Greystar of deceptive practices, hidden fees
The antitrust agency recently created a rule regarding junk fees, but its application to the multifamily sector is unclear.
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Federal Trade Commission, Minnesota, and Illinois file suit against John Deere over right to repair
WASHINGTON, DC – The Federal Trade Commission, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, and the Illinois A-G are suing ...
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Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) Announces 2025 Hart-Scott-Rodino (“HSR”) Threshold Increases
The FTC just announced its annual changes to both certain thresholds which govern the need to make an HSR filing, the fees associated with ...
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Federal report highlights private equity, consolidation concerns
Three federal agencies said Wednesday it is clear worries about access to healthcare services and costs have intensified as ...
FTC sues Pepsi for illegal pricing practices, driving inflation
The FTC is suing PepsiCo for allegedly rigging the market by offering “unfair pricing advantages” that can contribute to ...