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Jan12
PrivacyCon 2017
The Federal Trade Commission held its second PrivacyCon conference on January 12, 2017, to bring together a diverse group of stakeholders, including whitehat researchers, academics, industry...
How to Participate in FTC's Second PrivacyCon
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The Federal Trade Commission’s PrivacyCon event will be held tomorrow, Jan. 12, 2017, from 9 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. (ET). Speakers will include FTC Chairwoman Edith Ramirez and Director Jessica Rich of the...
FTC Charges D-Link Put Consumers’ Privacy at Risk Due to the Inadequate Security of Its Computer Routers and Cameras
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The Federal Trade Commission filed a complaint against Taiwan-based computer networking equipment manufacturer D-Link Corporation and its U.S. subsidiary, alleging that inadequate security measures...
FTC Announces Workshop on Hearing Health and Technology
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The Federal Trade Commission announced today that it is hosting a workshop in Washington, DC on April 18, 2017, to examine competition, innovation, and consumer protection issues raised by hearing...
FTC Announces Internet of Things Challenge to Combat Security Vulnerabilities in Home Devices
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The Federal Trade Commission announced today that it is challenging the public to create an innovative tool that will help protect consumers from security vulnerabilities in the software of home...
Dec07
Fall Technology Series: Smart TV
Consumers enjoy recommendations based on their television viewing habits (“viewers who watched Mr. Robot… may enjoy Fight Club”), but who else knows what you’re watching? The golden age of television...
FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection Director Comments on NHTSA's Federal Automated Vehicle Policy
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Federal Trade Commission Bureau of Consumer Protection Director Jessica Rich filed a comment today with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regarding its request for comments on...
FTC “Sharing Economy” Report Explores Evolving Internet And App-Based Services
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A Federal Trade Commission staff report released today provides an in-depth assessment of evolving business models that rely on internet and app-based “sharing economy” platforms used by millions of...
FTC Offers Advice on How to Avoid and Respond to Ransomware Attacks
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Following its September workshop on Ransomware – malicious software that denies access to computer files until the victim pays a ransom – the Federal Trade Commission is offering tips on how consumers...
FTC to Host R&D Networking Event as Part of PrivacyCon 2017
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As part of the Federal Trade Commission’s PrivacyCon forum in January, the FTC will host a privacy research and development networking event on Jan. 11, 2017, designed to provide a platform for...
FTC Chairwoman Edith Ramirez Statement on the Federal Communications Commission’s Approval of New Broadband Consumer Privacy Rules
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Federal Trade Commission Chairwoman Edith Ramirez has issued the enclosed statement following the approval of new broadband consumer privacy rules by the Federal Communications Commission today: “I am...
Oct26
FinTech Series: Crowdfunding & Peer-to-Peer Payments
This fall, the Commission will host a forum – the second in its FinTech series – on crowdfunding and peer-to-peer payment systems. Crowdfunding is the process by which companies and individuals raise...
Public Statement
Prepared Remarks of Commissioner Maureen K. Ohlhausen, "The FTC PAE Study in Context"
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FTC To Hold Public Conference on Identity Theft
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The Federal Trade Commission will host an all-day conference, “Planning For the Future,” examining the state of identity theft now and how it may evolve in the future. The event will take place on May...
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