FTC probes whether major US companies charge customers different prices using personal data

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   FTC probes major US companies' use of personal data in pricing

   The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is investigating whether major companies, including Walmart, Uber, and Delta, use personal data to charge customers different prices. The FTC has ordered these companies to provide data on their use of personal data in setting prices and pay. This probe aims to understand the prevalence of personalized pricing and its potential impact on consumers.

   Why it matters

   The investigation is part of the FTC's efforts to regulate the use of personal data by companies. The use of personal data in pricing has raised concerns about fairness and transparency. The FTC's probe is ongoing, and it is unclear what actions, if any, will be taken as a result.

   What is confirmed

   • The FTC is investigating major US companies' use of personal data in pricing.
   • Companies under investigation include Walmart, Uber, and Delta.
   • The FTC has ordered these companies to provide data on their use of personal data in setting prices and pay.

   What to watch next

   • The FTC's findings and potential actions resulting from the investigation
   • The companies' responses to the FTC's orders and any subsequent actions taken
   • The impact of the investigation on the companies involved and the broader business community
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   12. ABC7 Los Angeles — FTC orders several companies to share how they use personal data to set prices and pay
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