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The FTC on October 28, 2026 ordered nine airlines, ride-sharing and food-delivery firms to explain how personal data shapes prices and pay. The agency's press release said the orders seek detailed information on the methodology used to set prices and compensation. The inquiry is intended to let the Federal Trade Commission study how personal data is used in pricing and pay decisions across these industries. The release did not give a timeline for the study or name the companies beyond the category of firms ordered to respond.