Tag Archives: Federal Trade Commission

Data breach exposes 4.5 million patients information to Chinese hackers

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Information was released today that 4.5 million Community Health Services patients’ data over the past five years was breached in April and June by Chinese hackers.The company serves rural hospitals...

FTC says Snapchat deceived Customers

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NEW YORK (AP) — Snapchat has agreed to settle with the Federal Trade Commission over charges that it deceived customers about the disappearing nature of messages sent through its service and that it...

FTC speaks against ban on direct selling of Tesla

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The Federal Trade Commission might just have entered as a very valuable ally for Tesla when it comes to direct sellign of its cars. FTC, speaking in favor of the Tesla sales, recently stated that the...

Identity theft tops the FTC’s fraud complaint list again

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As the digital age continues to grow at a blinding speed, threats over the Internet are also on the rise. According to a new report published by the Federal Trade Commission, identity theft is still...

Apple agrees to refund $32.5M for kids’ purchases

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Apple to refund $32.5M to parents who say they unwittingly OK'd purchases during kids' games WASHINGTON (AP) — Plenty of parents have been there — handing over the iPhone or iPad to a...
    






Apple agrees to refund app store purchases totaling $32.5 million

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Parents will be happy to hear that Apple has just agreed to refund app store purchases that were made without their consent.The Federal Trade Commission previously filed a complaint against the...
    






Apple Has To Pay $32.5 M To Parents Whose Kids Accidentally Bought Things On the App Store

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If your little ones have been breaking the bank over gems in Hay Day without your permission, you’re entitled to a refund, according to the FTC. Apple and the government agency settled over a suit...
    






Apple will refund at least $32.5M in app case

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Apple will refund at least $32.5M in case about kids' purchases on apps without permission WASHINGTON (AP) — Apple will refund at least $32.5 million to consumers to settle a federal...