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![Google rejects EFF claims it spies on school kids Google rejects EFF claims it spies on school kids](https://cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/kids-using-devices-google-apps.png)
EFF files a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission alleging that Google collected and data mined children's personal information.
![Report: Google under antitrust scrutiny over Android operating system Report: Google under antitrust scrutiny over Android operating system](https://cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/android 0-logo-official.png)
According to a new report, the FTC and Justice Department are prepared to begin an investigation into Google's Android operating system and whether the search giant blocked competitor's access to the OS.
![FTC looking into Apple's treatment of rival music streaming services in Apple App Store FTC looking into Apple's treatment of rival music streaming services in Apple App Store](https://cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/FTC-logo.png)
The U.S. FTC has begun an investigation into Apple's treatment of rival music streaming apps and whether the practices are illegal under current antitrust law.
![PSA: If AT&T 'crammed' you, your deadline for getting a refund is tomorrow PSA: If AT&T 'crammed' you, your deadline for getting a refund is tomorrow](https://cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/at&t_logo.png)
Earlier this year, AT&T settled with the U.S. FTC over cramming, a practice in which the carrier allowed third-parties to charge customers for services without their knowledge and then hiding the charges deep in the billing statement.
![FTC accused Google of anti-competitive tactics in 2012, but dropped investigation in 2013 FTC accused Google of anti-competitive tactics in 2012, but dropped investigation in 2013](https://cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/BT-AA676_GOOGLE_16U_20150320095715.png)
According to the WSJ, high level Federal Trade Commission officials recommended a lawsuit against Google back in 2012 over anti-competitive practices, but eventually dropped the request in 2013.
![Google to begin refunding $19 million to customers for in-app purchases Google to begin refunding $19 million to customers for in-app purchases](https://cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/Google-play-bg.png)
Google has begun sending out e-mails to customers informing them that they may be entitled to a refund for in-app purchases made previously, as part of a settlement with the FTC.
![Google settles with FTC for $19 million over unauthorized in-app purchases Google settles with FTC for $19 million over unauthorized in-app purchases](https://cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/FTC-logo.png)
Just a few weeks after Apple settled over the same policy, Google has settled with the FTC over their in-app purchasing policies.
![Apple snitched on Google to FTC over apps and kid purchases Apple snitched on Google to FTC over apps and kid purchases](https://cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/FTC-logo.png)
Earlier this year, following Federal Trade Commission (FTC) efforts, Apple was forced to look deeper into apps that would have allowed kids to make purchases without their parent's consent.
![U.S. regulators: Facebook is okay to buy Oculus VR U.S. regulators: Facebook is okay to buy Oculus VR](https://cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/oculus-vr-looking-up.png)
A month after announcing its acquisition of virtual reality startup Oculus VR for $2 billion, the deal has been approved by U.S. regulators.
!['Brightest Flashlight' Android app that stored location data without user consent gets no FTC fine 'Brightest Flashlight' Android app that stored location data without user consent gets no FTC fine](https://cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/brightest-flashlight-free-06-535x535.png)
At the time, the FTC proposed a settlement with GoldenShores, run by just one individual (Erik Geidl), and the final terms have been revealed this week.
![Popular Android flashlight app was secretly sending information about you to advertisers Popular Android flashlight app was secretly sending information about you to advertisers](https://cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/brightest-flashlight-free-06-535x535.png)
The app, built by Goldenshore, sent your location and a unique ID to advertisers who could then better target their marketing.
![FTC has strong words for other OEMs following HTC ruling FTC has strong words for other OEMs following HTC ruling](https://cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/ftc_logo.png)
Security must be paramount, says agency
![FTC releases mobile user privacy report FTC releases mobile user privacy report](https://cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/ftc_mobile_privacy_discloser_graphic.png)
The Federal Trade Commission (FTP) has issued a set of guidelines for safeguarding users' privacy as they use mobile devices.
![Google settles FTC anti-trust case Google settles FTC anti-trust case](https://cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/ftc_logo.png)
Google has settled their 19-month FTC antitrust case today, with the Commission finding that Google did not violate any antitrust laws.
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![FTC expands antitrust case against Google to include Google+ FTC expands antitrust case against Google to include Google+](https://cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/google_plus_logo_150px.png)
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has expanded its antitrust investigation into Google, adding the Google+ social network to the probe.
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![Senators ask FTC to investigate Google Senators ask FTC to investigate Google](https://cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/google-0-logo.png)
Senators Herb Kohl and Mike Lee have written a letter to the FTC asking the agency to investigate Google for possible antitrust violations.
![Scareware victims to get cut of $8 million pay out Scareware victims to get cut of $8 million pay out](https://cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/ftc_logo.png)
FTC announces that scareware victims will get a cut of $8 million recovered from a fake anti-virus vendor.
![FTC looks to update child privacy rules FTC looks to update child privacy rules](https://cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/ftc_logo.png)
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed changes to the rules governing Internet privacy for children under the age of 13.
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![FTC targets 'Acne Killing' iOS and Android apps FTC targets 'Acne Killing' iOS and Android apps](https://cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/ftc_logo.png)
App developers who advertised that their Apps could treat Acne told to stop making "baseless claims."
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![Twitter facing FTC investigation? Twitter facing FTC investigation?](https://cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/twitter_new_logo.png)
According to BI, the FTC is investigating into Twitter and how it deals with the many companies that build clients, services and apps for the platform.
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