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FTC Releases Agenda for PrivacyCon 2020
The Federal Trade Commission has released the final agenda for its fifth annual PrivacyCon event, which will be held online on July 21, 2020.
PrivacyCon 2020 will bring together a diverse group of stakeholders to discuss the latest research and trends related to consumer privacy and data security.
Andrew Smith, Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, will give opening remarks to kick off the event and will be followed by six panel discussions. The three morning sessions will focus on research related to health apps, artificial intelligence, and Internet of Things devices. The three afternoon sessions will feature discussions on research related to the privacy and security of specific technologies such as digital cameras and virtual assistants, international privacy, and miscellaneous privacy and security issues.
Links to the research that will be presented at PrivacyCon 2020 are available on the event page. PrivacyCon will take place online from 9 a.m. ET to 5 p.m ET. A link to view PrivacyCon 2020 will be posted on the event page prior to the start of the event. Registration is not required.
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