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Automakers Sold Driver Data for Pennies, Senators Say | Ron Wyden and Edward Markey urged the F.T.C. to investigate how car companies handled the data from millions of car owners. (www.nytimes.com)

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[-] kibiz0r@midwest.social -3 points 1 month ago

Headline makes it sound like the senators previously urged the FTC but were ignored.

Two things:

1: The “urging” mentioned took place today.

In March, the F.T.C., which is responsible for policing unfair and deceptive business practices, solicited reports from consumers about the issue, but an agency spokeswoman said she couldn’t comment on whether the agency is investigating.

[-] Viking_Hippie@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago

Way to focus on the important parts 🙄

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