Federal Trade Commission This is the official LinkedIn account of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC is a bipartisan federal agency with a unique dual mission to protect consumers and promote competition. For more than 100 years, our collegial and consensus-driven agency has championed the interests of American consumers. As we begin our second century, the FTC is dedicated to advancing consumer interests while encouraging innovation and competition in our dynamic economy. To connect with the Commission, see http://www.ftc.gov/stay-connected. PRIVACY NOTICE This is the Federal Trade Commission’s LinkedIn account. LinkedIn is controlled and operated by a third party; it is not a government website or application. The FTC’s privacy policy does not apply. Although the FTC does not routinely maintain, use, or share personally identifiable information from this site, LinkedIn and its partners may collect your information and use tracking technology. Please refer to LinkedIn’s Privacy Policy (https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy) to learn more about how the company may use your personal information. Access the FTC’s official web site at www.ftc.gov and its privacy policy at www.ftc.gov/site