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TRUSTe To Pay $200K Fine In Settlement With FTC Over Allegations It Deceived Consumers

TRUSTe To Pay $200K Fine In Settlement With FTC Over Allegations It Deceived Consumers

In this day and age where a new security breach is announced every other week, some consumers may be reassured that their web surfing is secure after seeing a TRUSTe certificate plastered on the bottom of a web page. But we’re finding out that’s not always the case, as the Federal Trade Commission announced a settlement with TRUSTe over allegations it deceived consumers about its recertification program for companies’ privacy practices. [More]