To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: On December 14, 2020, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) issued extremely broad information and document production orders under Section 6(b) of the FTC Act (6(b) Orders) to nine social media and video streaming companies. The orders were issued following a 4-1 vote from the Commission, with a Joint Statement issued by Commissioners Chopra, Slaughter, and Wilson, as well as a highly critical Dissenting Statement from Commissioner Phillips. As described below, these orders cover an expansive range of issues—including privacy and data collection and use, as well as practices related to targeted advertising, algorithms and data analytics, promotion of user engagement, content moderation, demographic information, interactions with children and teens, and competition with other services, among other things. While the orders presently impact social media and streaming voice companies, others engaged in the targeted practices should take note of the Commission’s increasing scrutiny, particularly in a new Administration.