FTC action details privacy settlement with Facebook
The FTC penalized Facebook for privacy promises violations and found it breached the consent decree. The agency could pursue legal action if settlements are refused, with potential penalties immediate. Facebook’s 2011 first strike involved deceiving users about keeping information private and sharing data, leading to a consent decree restricting misrepresentation and tightening privacy controls.
Facebook privacy decree in jeopardy after data scandal
Corrections and clarifications note the FTC probes into Facebook data sharing with Cambridge Analytica and the potential civil penalties up to 16,000 per violation. The article reviews FTC settlements, first strikes, and other tech privacy cases involving Google and Uber, plus the impact of audits and ongoing compliance.
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USA TODAY Publisher and Ad Policy Contact Info
USA TODAY announces leadership and address details with Maribel Perez Wadsworth as president and publisher and Kevin Gentzel as chief revenue officer. It notes daily local editions published with Gannett Newspapers Advertising and outlines ad submission, rate card access, and reprint permissions.
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Airport heroism featured in Flight 1380 incident
Passengers Jennifer Riordan died after a window blew out on Flight 1380. Crew and bystanders including Tim McGinty Andrew Needum Peggy Phillips aided her as the plane descended. Pilot Tammie Jo Shults remained calm guiding the aircraft to safety amid fuel and engine damage. Aircraft safety experts cited engine blade fatigue as a factor.
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Barbara Bush Dies at 92 After Declining Health
George H. W. Bush hovered by Barbara Bush as she died, the former president heartbroken and wheelchair bound by a Parkinsons-like illness. Spokeswoman Jean Becker said he was stoic and strong for family, while tributes poured in from children and grandchildren.
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South Korea opens path to peace with North denuclearization
Seoul signals possible end to the Korean War if North Korea commits to denuclearization. National security adviser Chung Eui-yong says joint efforts toward a peace settlement progress as a planned April summit between Moon Jae-in and Kim Jong Un unfolds in Panmunjom. Discussions include a potential three way peace framework with the United States, though a formal treaty remains unconfirmed.
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