Not disclosing advertisements runs afoul of the FTC’s rules.

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Yeah this is straight up illegal. The FTC and EU don’t give a shit if this was “just a test” or “a whoopsie doopsie.”

Big ol’ fine incoming for every day this isn’t fixed.

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those organizations don’t work for people. they work for corporations. if this story is true, it sets a precedent that all other tech companies will probably follow

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Are you even following the news? The EU is handing out fines like there’s no tomorrow.

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And clearly it’s working…

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I don’t know about US but in the EU these things don’t fly.

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4 points

Just American Things

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Yeah they are FUCKING COOKED

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