FTC report, Social media
FTC says social media apps are surveilling kids and teens
They're doing very little to protect the young ones from harmful content and are pushing back against legislation.
FTC Decries Social Media Platforms' 'Vast Surveillance' of Users
Consumers do not understand how much privacy they are giving up, largely to facilitate targeted advertising, the Federal Trade Commission said in a report on the data practices of social media and video streaming companies.
F.T.C. Study Finds ‘Vast Surveillance’ of Social Media Users
Meta, YouTube and other sites collected more data than most users realized, a new report by the Federal Trade Commission finds.
Social media users lack control over data used by AI, US FTC says
Social media companies collect, share and process vast troves of information about their users while offering little transparency or control, including over how it is used by systems incorporating artificial intelligence,
FTC report on predatory social media data hoarding hints at future regulations
A new FTC report on how social media and streaming sites collect and monetize their hoards of user data doesn't really feature a lot of surprises for anyone who's followed the space. The report has its roots way back in late 2020,
FTC reports that major social media platforms are exploiting users' data
A new FTC report reveals major social media platforms, including Meta and TikTok, extensively surveil users for profit, risking privacy and safety, especially for minors. The FTC urges limits on
FTC report shows "staggering" amount of personal data collected on social media sites
The FTC ordered nine companies to provide information on their data collection practices. According to the report, through targeted ads on and off these platforms, they gather information like marital status,
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The Most Widely Used Social Media Platforms in 2024
Some of the most widely used social media platforms have billions of active users, each offering distinct features to cater to different audiences and purposes. This article explores the top ...
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Top Social Media Statistics 2024
We at the MarketWatch Guides team have compiled some top social media facts to know, gathered from recent surveys and other research. More than half the world uses social media, but ...
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Top Performing Social Media Stocks
Meta is the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. These sites are three of the top four social media platforms in the world by user base. In July 2023, Meta launched Threads ...
Calfiornia Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bill to restrict social media use among children
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed two bills in June restricting digital platforms' algorithms and use of children's data.
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Live news: US Federal Trade Commission accuses top social media platforms of user surveillance
Live news: US Federal Trade Commission accuses top social media platforms of user surveillance on facebook (opens in a new window) Live news: US Federal Trade Commission accuses top social ...
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Social-Media Firms Lack Adequate Privacy Controls, FTC Report Says
The agency—which in December 2020 issued orders to nine companies that own the world’s biggest social-media and video-streaming platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, Twitch ...
Online, led by social media, overtakes TV as the most popular source of news in the UK, Ofcom says
Online platforms have now overtaken TV for the first time as the most popular resource for news among adult consumers, at 71% ...
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How some of the biggest right-wing social media stars became unwitting mouthpieces of Russian propaganda
Now, the Justice Department is alleging that some of the biggest stars in right-wing ... boasting millions of followers across social media platforms. Two Russian state media employees were ...