Federal Trade Commission
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About
The Federal Trade Commission is an independent U.S. federal agency responsible for enforcing antitrust laws and preventing anti-competitive business practices, with a focus on consumer protection and antitrust enforcement. Its responsibilities include oversight of technology companies' data practices, regulating dark money, and monitoring advertising practices.
Key Relationships
Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
sued
CREW sued the FTC in 2018 alongside partners to mandate disclosure of dark money in political ads, challenging exemptions that shield donor identities.
Since 2018
Sarah Mitchell
investigated
In 2022, the FTC investigated DataFlow Inc.'s AI practices under Mitchell's engineering leadership for potential antitrust issues in data usage, though no charges were filed.
Since 2022
GP
Goodwin Procter
lobbies
Goodwin Procter lobbies the FTC on merger reviews, privacy policies, and competition issues, particularly for tech and pharma clients facing scrutiny.
Thoma Bravo
investigated
The FTC has investigated Thoma Bravo's acquisitions, such as elements of its software portfolio builds, for potential monopolistic consolidation in tech sectors, reflecting broader scrutiny on PE roll-ups.
Guy Rosen
settlement
The FTC's 2019 settlement with Facebook (now Meta) for $5 billion addressed misleading privacy claims and data misuse, including Onavo's role in tracking competitor apps; Rosen, as Onavo's co-founder and subsequent Meta executive, was integral to the practices under scrutiny.
Recent Events
Board member: Ted Cruz → Federal Trade Commission
1/1/2001