Federal Trade Commission

[ fed-er-uhl treyd kuh-mish-uhn ]

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noun

U.S. Government. an independent regulatory and quasi-judicial body of five members established to protect consumers and businesses by preventing unfair trade practices, as false or misleading advertising, price fixing, etc. : FTC

A federal agency charged with enforcing antitrust legislation and preventing false advertising, among other duties.

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The US Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit against Uber, alleging the ride hailing and delivery company engaged in deceptive billing and cancellation practices.

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The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and the Federal Trade Commission have also sent letters to 23andMe recently inquiring about data protection.

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The outcome of the high-stakes case between Meta and the Federal Trade Commission could unwind some of the company’s most lucrative acquisitions, disrupt its ads business and reshape the future of social media.

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He added that guidelines established by the Federal Trade Commission require influencers endorsing a product on social media to disclose any “material connection” with the brand.

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Recent Federal Trade Commission data shows American consumers lost more than $10 billion to fraud in 2023 — the highest total ever recorded.

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