Welcome to our new series on Federal Trade Commission (FTC) enforcement, where we will provide practical insights into emerging FTC priority areas for consumer protection and data privacy enforcement.

The Federal Trade Commission is reportedly investigating various direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies, including market giants 23andMe and Ancestry.com, over concerns related to data sharing ...

The use of personal data to target minors, combined with opaque algorithms and engagement-driven design, has heightened fears ...

Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson said he’s keeping an eye on 23andMe’s bankruptcy proceeding and the company’s planned sale because of privacy concerns related to genetic testing data ...

Chris Mufarrige, director of the FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection, speaking at the NAD annual conference in Washington, DC on Sept. 17, 2025. (Photo: Brian O ...

Aug 21 (Reuters) - The chairman of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission warned Apple (AAPL.O), opens new tab, Alphabet (GOOGL.O), opens new tab, and other technology companies on Thursday that efforts to ...

President Donald Trump’s firing of the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) two Democratic commissioners last month may put the future of internet commerce and social media interactions between the U.S.

While countries around the world act to protect the on-line privacy of adults, Congress has failed to address this widely recognized problem. However, when it comes ...