Congress Targets Surveillance Pricing | Jersey News

Jersey City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 14, 2026 · 2m

Congress is launching a major probe into “surveillance pricing,” where companies secretly use your browsing habits, location, and online behavior to charge you different prices for the same products — even while you’re just trying to buy groceries. Led by Rep. Frank Pallone, the investigation targets giants like Amazon and Target, demanding transparency and fairness as consumer advocates call it a “disgusting practice.” A FTC report confirms retailers routinely exploit personal data — from mouse movements to zip codes — to set hidden, personalized prices. While some states like New Jersey are…