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FTC is concerned that Facebook's policies about how its apps interact violate antitrust law
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FTC is concerned that Facebook's policies about how its apps interact violate antitrust law

FTC might ask a court to bar Facebook from enforcing policies regarding how its apps work with potential rivals.

Facebook agrees to provide additional documents by 26 November for California privacy probe
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Facebook agrees to provide additional documents by 26 November for California privacy probe

California state attorney general's office went to court to compel Facebook to comply with requests for information in its investigation.

California reveals Facebook probe, accuses company of hampering the investigation
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California reveals Facebook probe, accuses company of hampering the investigation

Some states have raised concerns that Facebook and other tech companies engage in anti-competitive practices.

Facebook antitrust probe by US Justice department and state Attorney General begins
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Facebook antitrust probe by US Justice department and state Attorney General begins

The state attorney general probe into Facebook, announced in September, is being led by New York.

Facebook suspends thousands of apps over Cambridge Analytica privacy scandal
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Facebook suspends thousands of apps over Cambridge Analytica privacy scandal

The suspended apps are associated with about 400 developers, Facebook said

Cambridge Analytica sued by FTC following Facebook's $5 billion settlement
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Cambridge Analytica sued by FTC following Facebook's $5 billion settlement

Kogan and former Cambridge Analytica CEO Alexander Nix have to destroy all personal information gathered.

Facebook being investigated for unauthorised storage of up to 1.5 million email IDs
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Facebook being investigated for unauthorised storage of up to 1.5 million email IDs

Facebook said it may have "unintentionally uploaded" email contacts of up to 1.5 million new users