Laptop-maker Lenovo (United States), Inc. agreed to a no-fault settlement with the Federal Trade Commission and 32 states over allegations that it installed ad software that compromised customers’ web security and invaded users’ privacy.

As part of the Consent Order, Lenovo agreed that it would:

  • Not misrepresent any feature of installed software related to consumer

Co-author: Devin Rauchwerger 

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