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The Federal Trade Commission acknowledged that "the extent to which businesses currently use personalized pricing is not well understood, and the effects of personalized pricing on consumers are unclear."
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The Federal Trade Commission acknowledged in a proposed policy statement that the extent to which businesses currently use personalized pricing is not well understood, and its effects on consumers are unclear.
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Federal Trade Commission
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News Article
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{
    "date": "2026-09-29",
    "organization": "Federal Trade Commission"
}
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Policy Federal Trade Commission Personalized Pricing Consumers
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Created
September 30, 2026 at 5:00 AM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 30, 2026 at 5:00 AM (2 weeks ago)

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Seattle's 'Surveillance Pricing' Ban Is a Solution Searching for a Problem
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https://reason.com/2026/09/29/seattles-surveillance-pricing-ban-is-a-solution-searching-for-a-problem

Seattle passed an ordinance banning 'surveillance pricing' by grocery retailers, aiming to prevent price manipulation based on personal data. Critics argue the ban targets a theoretical problem and could eliminate beneficial discounts and loyalty programs, potentially making groceries more expensive.

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