The US Federal Trade Commission has failed to protect consumers in its policing of companies such as Alphabet Inc’s Google and Facebook Inc, Republican Senator Josh Hawley told the agency’s chief.
The FTC, which has a mandate to enforce antitrust and consumer protection statutes, has taken a “toothless” approach to these platforms, Hawley wrote in a letter to FTC Chairman Joseph Simons dated Monday.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
