News release: “Federal Trade Commission Bureau of Consumer Protection Director David Vladeck issued the following statement regarding a federal judges approval of the FTC proposed order and $22.5 million civil penalty settling charges that Google misrepresented privacy assurances to users of Apples Safari Internet browser in violation of a previous FTC settlement Order: The courts approval of the Commissions record setting $22.5 million fine against Google is a clear victory for consumers and privacy. As this case and many others demonstrate, the Commission will continue to ensure that its orders are obeyed, and that consumers privacy is protected.