Accurate, Focused Research on Law, Technology and Knowledge Discovery Since 2002

Statement by FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection Director On Judge’s Approval of Google Safari Settlement

News release: “Federal Trade Commission Bureau of Consumer Protection Director David Vladeck issued the following statement regarding a federal judge’s approval of the FTC proposed order and $22.5 million civil penalty settling charges that Google misrepresented privacy assurances to users of Apple’s Safari Internet browser in violation of a previous FTC settlement Order: “The court’s approval of the Commission’s 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.”

Sorry, comments are closed for this post.