Authority
FTC
Country
United States
Date Issued
July 24, 2019
Industry
Technology
Summary
The FTC imposed a record $5 billion penalty on Facebook for violating a 2012 consent decree by deceiving users about their ability to control their personal information privacy. The settlement required significant new privacy restrictions and enhanced regulatory oversight.
Violation Types
ConsentData ProcessingTransparency
Articles Violated
FTC Act Section 52012 FTC Consent Decree
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