FTC scrutinizes data brokers over use of consumer info 
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Published: December 24, 2012
In an effort to bring more transparency to the consumer data collection industry, the Federal Trade Commission has issued orders to nine data brokerage companies directing them to supply the agency with information about how they collect and use consumers’ personal records.
According to the FTC, the information and documents provided by the companies will be ...
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