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A Year Ago: FTC will back online privacy groups
News An FTC representative at Internet World in New York said complaints sent by organisations that dole out privacy seals -- including TRUSTe and BBBOnLine -- would be sent immediately to investigators rather that going through the general complaint...
[October 9, 2000, 7:02]
FTC head sceptical about Net neutrality laws
News On Monday, the head of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) expressed sharp scepticism towards proposed laws that would levy extensive Net neutrality regulations on broadband providers. Deborah Platt Majoras, the FTC's Republican chairman, said...
[August 22, 2006, 9:40]
FTC will back online privacy groups
News An FTC representative at Internet World in New York said complaints sent by organisations that dole out privacy seals -- including TRUSTe and BBBOnLine -- would be sent immediately to investigators rather that going through the general complaint...
[October 8, 1999, 9:32]
FTC to probe Google's DoubleClick purchase
News According to reports by Reuters, The New York Times and others, the inquiry began last week after the two main federal industry regulators, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the US Justice Department, agreed it was best for the FTC to handle...
[May 29, 2007, 13:30]
A Year Ago: Intel's response to FTC administrative complaint
News June 8, 1998 -- Intel Corporation said today that it believes the Federal Trade Commission's administrative complaint before an FTC Administrative Law Judge is based upon a mistaken interpretation of the law and the facts.
[June 8, 1999, 6:33]
FTC to launch all-out assault on spyware merchants
News The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is scheduled to announce on Tuesday an aggressive new strategy in taking on alleged purveyors of spyware. The result has been a surge of legislative efforts in Congress and state legislatures, as well as this week...
[October 12, 2004, 15:05]
FTC delays Intel hearing
News The US Federal Trade Commission's administrative law judge has delayed Intel Corp.s antitrust hearing from February 23 until March 9, the FTC said Wednesday. Judge James P. Timony said Intel's failure to hand over information caused several delays...
[January 21, 1999, 16:17]
US Report: Intel and FTC kick off
News In a 12-page reply, Intel attorneys offer a point-for-point rebuttal of every charge levied against the company by the FTC in early June. The FTC has charged that Intel violated federal antitrust law by denying three customers - Intergraph Digital...
[July 14, 1998, 10:40]
Intel faces new FTC antitrust lawsuit
News In addition, the FTC is looking to shape the future of the graphics processor market by keeping Intel in check. In the complaint the FTC argues that Intel cut off rivals' access to the marketplace, deprived consumers of choice and innovation, was...
[December 17, 2009, 7:15]
Intel's response to FTC administrative complaint
News June 8, 1998 -- Intel Corporation said today that it believes the Federal Trade Commission's administrative complaint before an FTC Administrative Law Judge is based upon a mistaken interpretation of the law and the facts.
[June 9, 1998, 17:20]
US Report: Intel to reply to FTC Friday
News Intel will also file a formal reply to the FTC's antitrust complaint, which was announced on June 8. The FTC has charged Intel with anti-competitive practices stemming from earlier patent infringement lawsuits with Compaq and Digital and an ongoing...
[July 10, 1998, 10:17]
VeriSign settles FTC complaint
News The settlement, made public on Wednesday by the FTC, finishes the FTC's investigation into VeriSign for alleged deceptive marketing practices. VeriSign cooperated fully with the FTC and is pleased to have this matter resolved.
[September 25, 2003, 11:25]
The Day Ahead: DoubleClick's FTC flap pits privacy against profit
News On another level, the FTC probe could also cast a pall over marketing companies such as 24/7 Media, Engage Technologies and Matchlogic, which is owned by Excite@Home. Wall Street analysts said they thought the FTC probe wouldn't hurt DoubleClick.
[February 18, 2000, 12:04]
Rambus slapped with FTC antitrust suit
News At the end of the day, we believe that the FTC process, either at the administrative level or on appeal, will conclude that our actions were entirely appropriate and lawful. The FTC, which voted 5-0 to file the lawsuit, alleges that Rambus violated...
[June 20, 2002, 9:40]
Red Flags Rule: The FTC Regulation and Solutions to Prevent Identity Theft
White Papers The Red Flags Rule was developed pursuant to the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions (FACT) Act of 2003. Under the Rule, financial institutions and creditors with covered accounts must have identity theft prevention programs to identify, detect...
[November 14, 2009, 0:21]
FTC opens consumer Y2K scam hotline
News The hotline, at 888-USA-4-Y2K, advises consumers not to give out bank account or credit card numbers over the phone or online to people saying they need them for Y2K-related purposes. Consumers are also being advised to look out for unauthorised...
[March 31, 1999, 7:28]
A Year Ago: FTC opens consumer Y2K scam hotline
News The Federal Trade Commission said Tuesday it has created a toll-free hotline for consumers to call with questions about Year 2000 scams. The hotline, at 888-USA-4-Y2K, advises consumers not to give out bank account or credit card numbers over the...
[March 31, 2000, 7:00]
Red Flags Rules - FTC Regulations and Your Responsibilities to Prevent Identity Theft
White Papers Identity Theft is on the rise, and the government has taken notice. As of May 1st, the Federal Trade Commission, the federal bank regulatory agencies, and the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) have issued regulations (the Red Flags Rule...
[July 1, 2009, 1:19]
Spam UCE
Downloads Quickly sends selected spam messages to the FTC (uce@ftc.gov), bounces and then deletes them. Allows you to choose an outgoing account. Runs as a script from within Mail. This code has been provided "AS IS" and the responsibility for its operation...
[February 12, 2004, 7:00]
Bloggers Must Now Disclose Payments & Freebies
Blog The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in the US has announced new guidelines which will not please many bloggers (especially the ‘mommy’ or ‘mummy’ bloggers) as all payments, advertisements, freebies and samples for reviews, must now be declared.
[October 8, 2009, 12:03]
