News tagged with consumer advocates
Facebook IPO has privacy implications, advocates say
Facebook's IPO could be one of the most successful in history, but that very success could force the company to make a choice between protecting users' privacy and exploiting their personal data.
May 17, 2012 |
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Privacy worries dog Facebook ahead of IPO
Some 900 million people like Facebook. But when they realize their private information is being bought and sold, some don't like it so much.
May 15, 2012 |
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White House unveils 'one click' online privacy plan
The Obama administration is calling for stronger privacy protections for consumers as mobile gadgets, Internet services and other tools are able to do a better job of tracking what you do and where you go.
Feb 23, 2012 |
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FCC accepting objections to Verizon's planned spectrum buy
Those opposed to Verizon Wireless' deal to purchase wireless spectrum from Comcast Corp., Time Warner Cable, and Bright House Networks for $3.6 billion must file objections with the Federal Communications Commission by Feb. ...
Jan 26, 2012 |
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Comcast has no say as Hulu considers sale
As speculation continues to swirl around Hulu, one of its corporate owners is forced to sit on the sidelines having no role in the fate of the popular online video site even though the outcome could greatly affect its own ...
Jun 27, 2011 |
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Dutch parliament voting on mobile 'net neutrality'
(AP) -- The Dutch parliament appears set to approve a bill Tuesday that would force mobile Internet providers to let their customers use Skype and other third-party services on their networks without charging extra or giving ...
Jun 21, 2011 |
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Leakage of private information from popular websites is common, new study finds
A study of more than 100 popular websites used by tens of millions of people has found that three quarters directly leak either private information or users' unique identifiers to third-party tracking sites. The study, co-authored ...
Jun 02, 2011 |
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FCC, FTC seek explanations on phone location data
(AP) -- Federal regulators are joining the growing list of public officials demanding answers from Apple Inc. and Google Inc. about the extent to which mobile devices track the location of their users and store detailed ...
May 17, 2011 |
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Facebook develops new privacy policy
Facebook is rewriting its privacy policy in plain-spoken English, and preparing new tools to show users how their personal data is used.
Mar 09, 2011 |
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Google, Yahoo call for expanded online drug ads
(AP) -- Google, Yahoo and other Web companies joined the pharmaceutical industry Thursday in urging federal regulators to make it easier to pitch drugs in online advertisements.
Nov 12, 2009 |
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Sugar cereals are 'Smart Choices'? FDA not so sure
(AP) -- Ever wondered how that "Smart Choices" sticker wound up on the front of Froot Loops or Cocoa Puffs?
Oct 21, 2009 |
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