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FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION et al v. VIZIO, INC. et al
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February 07, 2017
FTC's Smart-TV Privacy Settlement Unlikely To See An Encore
In coming down on smart-TV maker Vizio for tracking users' viewing habits without their consent, the Federal Trade Commission adopted broader definitions of "sensitive" information and consumer harm. But experts say not to expect a trend there, given the acting chairwoman's reservations about the settlement.
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February 06, 2017
Vizio To Pay $2.2M To End FTC, NJ Smart TV Tracking Probe
Smart TV maker Vizio has agreed to pay $2.2 million and to overhaul its data collection and sharing practices to resolve allegations by the Federal Trade Commission and New Jersey attorney general that it secretly gathered users' viewing data and shared it with third parties, the regulators said Monday.