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FTC Targets Hidden Price Discrimination | US News
The FTC is cracking down on surveillance pricing—when companies secretly use your browsing or shopping data to charge you more. They’re proposing a rule requiring businesses to disclose if they’re doing this, arguing prices should be fair and uniform, not based on what they think you can afford. Real-world examples include milk delivery services charging more for families and hotels raising rates for funeral travelers. Consumer advocates cheer the move, while some legal experts want even stricter rules. Public comment is open for 30 days—your voice matters. This isn’t new: Instacart halted…
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