Regulation Market: FTC Proposes Enforcement Policy on Personalized Pricing Transparency

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed an enforcement policy on August 19, 2026, targeting personalized pricing practices. While not banning the practice, the FTC aims to increase transparency under Section 5 of the FTC Act, requiring sellers to disclose when prices are personalized, the reasons, and the types of data used. The proposal includes specific scenarios where personalized pricing could be scrutinized, such as consumers in vulnerable situations. Marketers are concerned about the operational challenge, as many lack the data governance and integration systems to comply. The policy is open for public comment until September 25, 2026.