The .gov means it’s official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.
The site is secure.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.
FTC held PrivacyCon 2018 on February 28, 2018, with a goal of expanding collaboration among leading privacy and security researchers, academics, industry representatives, consumer advocates, and the government.