FTC moves to make retailers disclose use of ‘personalized pricing’ as technology now enables broad consumer surveillance
The proposal would warn companies that failing to disclose that they are using personal data to set prices could violate the FTC Act’s prohibition on unfair or deceptive practices.
The proposal would warn companies that failing to disclose that they are using personal data to set prices could violate the FTC Act’s prohibition on unfair or deceptive practices.
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Why it matters
The FTC's move to require retailers to disclose personalized pricing practices represents a notable regulatory development with potential implications for consumer protection and pricing transparency, affecting a broad range of retail lenders and credit providers indirectly. While it does not directly alter credit market structures or monetary policy, it signals increased regulatory scrutiny on data-driven pricing, which could influence underwriting and risk assessment practices.
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Fortune
FTC moves to make retailers disclose use of ‘personalized pricing’ as technology now enables broad consumer surveillance
The proposal would warn companies that failing to disclose that they are using personal data to set prices could violate the FTC Act’s prohibition on unfair or deceptive practices.