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9 major companies ordered to share how they use personal data to set prices or pay workers

9 major companies ordered to share how they use personal data to set prices or pay workers

Summary

The Federal Trade Commission has ordered nine companies to provide detailed information about their use of personal data. The agency wants to determine whether they use that data to set prices for customers or pay workers less.

Key Facts

  • The Federal Trade Commission issued orders to nine major companies.
  • The companies must provide detailed information about their practices.
  • The inquiry concerns companies’ use of users’ personal data.
  • The FTC is examining whether personal data affects the prices customers are charged.
  • The agency is also examining whether personal data affects how much employees are paid.
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