United States of America: Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice reached a settlement with Amazon requiring it to pay USD 2.25 million and provide identity theft victim records under Fair Credit Reporting Act

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Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice reached a settlement with Amazon requiring it to pay USD 2.25 million and provide identity theft victim records under Fair Credit Reporting Act

On 29 June 2026, the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) reached a stipulated settlement with Amazon requiring the company to pay USD 2'250'000 in civil penalties and to comply with Section 609(e) of the …

Scope

Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
User/subject right
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: e-commerce
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
judiciary
Government Body
court

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2026-06-29
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On 29 June 2026, the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DO…