FTC Announces $5B Facebook Fine, Revamped Privacy Controls

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has officially announced the terms of its $5 billion settlement with Facebook. The social giant has also promised improved privacy oversight within the company. It is the largest fine imposed on any company for violating consumers’ privacy and almost 20 times greater than the largest…

FTC to Enforce Transparency On Social Media Product Placement

Celebrity endorsements are usually unclear, even more so in the social media realm. Are they posting photos of their favorite products like alcoholic drinks just because they like it, or have they been paid to do it? One example is the story we covered here at Digital Music News in July, with Selena Gomez reportedly […]

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