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FTC warns that personalized pricing based on consumer data may violate law

2026-08-20 to 2026-08-21 Federal Trade Commission United States

By August 21, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission cautioned businesses against setting different prices for identical goods based on consumers' personal data analysis, citing potential violations of consumer protection law.

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FTC says "personalized pricing" based on consumer data could violate law

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The FTC warned businesses against changing prices based on their analysis of a customer's personal data, which could violate consumer law.

FTC says "personalized pricing" based on consumer data could violate the law

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