The FTC has classified people-search sites as data brokers, and Google has introduced a new privacy tool within Google Search.

The entities involved

• Federal Trade Commission →

  United States federal government agency

  • Trump is accused of destroying the structure involving the Department of Education, the Federal Trade Commission, and the East Wing.Mon 13:44
  • Several states, including Iowa, Nebraska, Alaska, and Texas, filed suits alongside the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), linked to the Trump administration's push.Mon 07:44
• Google →

  American multinational technology company, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.

  • Google referrals for publishers declined by 36%, according to Chartbeat data.Mon 17:38
  • A global center for quantum research is located in Goleta.Mon 16:53
• Google Search →

  search engine by Google LLC

  • Amazon is leveraging AI and strategic shifts to reduce operational costs and launch a new efficiency platform for AWS.Mon 16:07
  • People Inc. is evaluating a minority investment in Turo and seeking to acquire the remaining stake in MGM. The company is also shifting its digital strategy away from Google Search.Fri 09:20

Related events

• The FTC filed similar cases against BetterHelp, alleging deceptive business practices and data sharing with Google and Meta.Sep 19
• TaxACT disclosed sensitive data to Google and Meta, prompting an AG investigation and a subsequent settlement with Meta.Aug 27