FTC orders ByteDance, Facebook, Snap and others to explain what they do with user data – TechCrunch
The FTC is ordering the companies behind many of the largest social and video platforms to explain how they use the treasure troves of data they harvest from users. Amazon, TikTok owner ByteDance, Facebook, WhatsApp, Discord, Reddit, Snap, Twitter and YouTube were all sent the order, with a deadlin…
Dec 14, 2020 ... The new order was issued under Section 6(b) of the FTC Act as a study of tech industry practices. It isn't coupled with any law enforcement action, ...