https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ftc-probes-whether-major-us-companies-charge-customers-different-prices-using-personal-dataContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ftc-probes-whether-major-us-companies-charge-customers-different-prices-using-personal-datahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ftc-probes-whether-major-us-companies-charge-customers-different-prices-using-personal-data#u166715Sun, 01 Nov 2026 04:18:23 +0000The 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 mattersThe 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 FT