Tag: #PrivacySettlement

Amazon to pay $2.5B after FTC alleges deceptive Prime tactics, users to get refunds

Amazon to Pay $2.5B After FTC Alleges Deceptive Prime Tactics, Users to Get Refunds The Federal Trade Commission has reached a record $2.5 billion settlement with Amazon.com, Inc., resolving allegations of deceptive tactics related to its Prime membership program. This landmark agreement comes as a response to the FTC’s claims that Amazon failed to adequately […]

New Jersey reaches $875m settlement over PFAS contamination with major chemical companies

New Jersey Reaches $875m Settlement Over PFAS Contamination with Major Chemical Companies In a significant step towards environmental accountability, New Jersey has reached an $875 million settlement with major chemical companies Chemours, DuPont, and Corteva to address the widespread PFAS contamination in the state. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of man-made chemicals […]

Meta leaders settle $8 billion lawsuit, avoid testifying in privacy violations case

Meta Leaders Settle $8 Billion Lawsuit, Avoid Testifying in Privacy Violations Case Mark Zuckerberg and several current and former Meta Platforms directors have agreed to settle a monumental $8 billion lawsuit. This settlement comes as a strategic move to avoid testifying in a high-profile case concerning privacy violations. The lawsuit alleged that Meta, formerly known […]

Google settles tax dispute in Italy for 326 million euros

Google Settles Tax Dispute in Italy for 326 Million Euros Tech giant Google recently reached a settlement in Italy, putting an end to a long-standing tax dispute. The company agreed to pay a hefty sum of 326 million euros following allegations of tax evasion in the European country. This legal case sheds light on the […]

Meta Resolves Australian Privacy Dispute Over Cambridge Analytica Scandal

In a significant development, Meta has successfully settled a long-standing privacy dispute with Australian authorities related to the infamous Cambridge Analytica scandal. This settlement marks a decisive moment for Meta, which has faced increasing scrutiny over data privacy practices globally, particularly after the revelations about unauthorized data harvesting linked to the 2016 U.S. presidential election […]

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