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FTC Adds Privacy Expert to Help Shape Public Policy

The Federal Trade Commission will soon have a new adviser to shape its thinking on Internet and mobile market issues. Paul Ohm, a University of Colorado law professor and former federal computer-crimes prosecutor, will join the agency in late August, taking over for Columbia University professor Tim Wu. At the FTC, Ohm, who has been at the forefront of a lot of debates about how best to apply Fourth Amendment privacy rights in the 21st century, will advise commissioners and staff on policy and enforcement cases.

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Myspace in Privacy-Policy Settlement With FTC

Social-networking service Myspace settled allegations by the Federal Trade Commission that it misled millions of users about its sharing of personal information with advertisers, the FTC said.

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FTC Hires High-Profile Lawyer to Help Lead Google Probe

The Federal Trade Commission announced Thursday it has enlisted a seasoned litigator to help lead its antitrust investigation into whether Google Inc. has abused its dominance in Web-search advertising, a move that could provide a big boost to the agency’s legal team if it ultimately decides to bring a case against the search giant.

You Can Handle the Truth: Aaron Sorkin to Appear Onstage at D10

You know who’s cool? The screenwriter of “The Social Network.”
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Apple CEO Tim Cook to Appear as Opening Speaker at the D10 Conference

Welcome for the first time to the red-hot seat of D: All Things Digital, Mr. Cook!
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More D10 Speakers: Ellison, Meeker, Myhrvold, Along With Pixar and Visa!

Speakers? We got your D10 speakers.
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FTC Calls for “Privacy by Design”

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission today released a set of recommendations for businesses and Congress about the collection and use of consumers’ personal data.
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AllThingsD Sprouts Up at the Brussels Forum, Rubbing Elbows and Talking Tech

What is AllThingsD’s Arik Hesseldahl doing in Brussels, anyway? Talking tech, naturally.
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FTC to Debut Privacy Framework Monday, Complete With Its Own Social Media Strategy

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission will on Monday unveil a wide-ranging privacy framework that it has been working on for more than a year, expected to cover online personal data collection and other topics. Don’t expect an anti-social media agenda, though! After a conference call, the FTC will host Facebook and Twitter chats about the framework. Also today: The FTC launched a technology blog with an introductory post by its chief technologist, Ed Felten.

Google to FTC: Bring It On