"The _____, which has published a guide for businesses that outlines lessons learned regarding issues having to do with information security, is very active in protecting the privacy and use of consumers information."

The Federal Trade Commission is an institution saddled with the responsibility of anti-competitive business dealings,business combinations as well as protecting consumers' information in order to ensure their privacy is not infringed upon.

The Federal Trade Commission ensures that the competition in a particular sector of the economy is not hampered by merger of competitors in order to gain largest percentage of the market so as to dictate prices.

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Answer: Federal Trade Commission

Explanation: The federal trade commission is a federal commission with a dual function to protect consumers while advancing their interests (by stopping unfair, deceptive or fraudulent practices in the marketplace, conducting investigations, suing companies and people that violate the law, developing rules to ensure a vibrant marketplace, and educate consumers and businesses about their rights and responsibilities) and promoting innovation and competition (by keeping prices of goods and services low, and the quality and choice high; by enforcing antitrust laws, that ensure that markets are always open and free). The federal trade commission also develops policy and research tools through hearings, workshops, conferences etc, collaborating with law enforcement partners across the country and around the world, and also cooperates with international agencies and organizations to protect consumers in the global marketplace.