What We're Reading 6-6-11
Twitter Gives Users More Privacy Controls for Third-Party Applications
Twitter Inc., the micro-blogging service, added tools that give users more control over how data is shared with third-party applications.
FDA seeks tobacco industry input, but some firms frustrated with process
Some tobacco industry representatives expressed frustration Monday with how the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has handled its regulatory authority over tobacco products so far.
FTC To Update Online Advertising Guides
The Federal Trade Commission will revamp its 11-year-old online advertising guides to address social media, mobile devices and other newer platforms, the commission announced on Thursday.
Social networking privacy bill stalls in Senate
Sen. Ellen Corbett isn't expecting a friend request anytime soon from Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg. The social networking giant is among those working to scuttle Corbett's Senate Bill 242, which is intended to give social network users more control over their online private information.
FDA issues warnings to online retailers making 'unsubstantiated claims' about tobacco products
The Food and Drug Administration sent 11 warning letters last week to online retailers selling tobacco products that claimed to reduce the harm and risk of tobacco-related disease.
Food makers resist lawmakers’ proposal for guidelines in marketing to children
The food and advertising industries are pushing back against an Obama administration proposal that calls for food makers to voluntarily limit the way they market sugary cereals, salty snacks and other foods to children and teens.
