Trump’s FTC Wants You to Call Surveillance Pricing ‘Personalized Pricing’
The FTC is pushing to rebrand surveillance pricing as 'personalized pricing'
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What happened
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has begun efforts to rebrand surveillance pricing as 'personalized pricing'. The move comes as part of a broader push to reshape consumer data practices. The FTC's proposal has sparked immediate criticism.
Critics argue that the term 'personalized pricing' is misleading and that the FTC's limits may increase costs for consumers. The New York Times published an opinion piece on the matter. The FTC's initiative is in its early stages, with no immediate regulatory changes announced.
The debate over surveillance pricing and its potential impact on consumers continues.
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The reporting (6)
- FTC Says It Will Enforce Surveillance Pricing. It Won’t. The American Prospect · 15h ago
- FTC targets personalized prices based on consumer data WMUR · 15h ago
- FTC targets personalized prices based on consumer data WCVB · 15h ago
- Personalized pricing is “abhorrent,” but FTC limits may increase costs, critics say Ars Technica · 15h ago
- Opinion The New York Times · 15h ago
- Trump’s FTC Wants You to Call Surveillance Pricing ‘Personalized Pricing’ Gizmodo · 15h ago
Questions people are asking
What is surveillance pricing?
Surveillance pricing is the practice of setting prices based on consumer data, often collected through online tracking and monitoring.
Why is the FTC pushing for this change?
The FTC's motivation is not explicitly stated in the coverage. However, it is part of a broader effort to reshape consumer data practices.
What are the potential impacts of this change?
Critics argue that the rebranding is misleading and that the FTC's limits may increase costs for consumers.
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