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ConsumerWatch: Safeway Stores May Be More Likely To Overcharge
After CBS 5′s recent undercover investigation into overcharges at Safeway-operated stores, ConsumerWatch found the stores are even more likely to overcharge than the average California retailer.
Government Announces New Online Child Privacy Rules
The government has announced new online child privacy rules it says give parents greater control over the personal information that can be collected from preteens on the Internet.
Child Privacy Rules Slowing App Growth For Developers
The FTC’s chairman, Jon Leibowitz, defended the government’s approach. “When you are talking about children, you have to give the benefit of the doubt to privacy,” he said last week on Capitol Hill.
Google Fined $22.5 Million By Feds For Alleged Privacy Breach
A federal judge has approved a $22.5 million fine to penalize Google for an alleged privacy breach.
Google Paying Record $22.5M Fine For Breaking Privacy Promise To Trade Commission
Google was set to pay a record $22.5 million fine to settle allegations that it broke a privacy promise by secretly tracking millions of Web surfers who use Apple’s Safari browser.
Google Reportedly Facing $22.5M Fine In Privacy Case
Google has agreed to pay a $22.5 million fine to settle allegations that it broke a privacy promise by secretly tracking the online activities of millions of people who use Apple’s Safari web browser.
Facebook Seeks To Consolidate 40+ Lawsuits Over IPO
Facebook is seeking to consolidate the more than 40 lawsuits it faces following its rocky initial public offering of stock last month.
Best Skateboarding Shops In San Francisco
Nobody beats San Fran for skate shops, but finding the right fit is paramount for anyone who loves the skateboarding life. Shops like the best five here provide a tight-knit community that keeps every boarder up to par in addition to sending shoppers home satisfied.
Facebook Settles With FTC Over Privacy Deception Charges
The FTC had charged that the social network told people they could keep the information they share private, then allowed it to be made public.
Facebook Reportedly Nearing Privacy Settlement With FTC
If the settlement is approved by FTC’s commissioners, it would require Facebook to get explicit consent from its 800 million users before changing its privacy settings, according to the Wall Street Journal.
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