FTC approves Facebook's acquisition of WhatsApp, but warns both companies to uphold promises made

The FTC has approved the $19 billion acquisition of WhatsApp by Facebook. The deal still requires approval from international regulators. Along with the approval, the FTC said that Facebook will have to get the "affirmative consent" of WhatsApp users before using their data for advertising. In a letter written to both companies, the FTC's Jessica L. Rich, the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Protection at the FTC, warned both companies that they must adhere to promises made to subscribers of WhatsApp before, during, and after the merger announcement.



The promises made include one by WhatsApp ...



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