United States of America: FTC warning against tax preparation companies about misuse of consumer data
Progress
Current status
under investigation
18 Sep 2023 under investigation
Scope
Implementers
United States of America
Policy Area
Other operating conditions
Policy Instrument
User/subject right
Regulated Economic Activity
software provider: other software
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
consumer protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Issued FTC warning against tax preparation platforms about misuse of consumer data
On 18 September 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a warning against five tax preparation companies about misuse of consumer data. In particular, the FTC is warning five tax preparation platforms in the US that they could face fines if …
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
interim ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
consumer protection authority