The FTC Thinks Data Clean Rooms May Have A Few Dusty Corners
The Federal Trade Commission is warning companies that using a data clean room isn’t some kind of get-out-of-compliance-free card.
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The FTC’s Director Of Consumer Protection On What Self-Reg Orgs Can Do To Avoid ‘Fading Into Irrelevance’
Let’s clear the air. The Federal Trade Commission does not hate advertising, says Samuel Levine, the agency’s consumer protection chief. But the FTC does have a few suggestions for the ad industry.
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FTC Commissioner Melissa Holyoak Decries The Term ‘Surveillance Advertising’
Has the Federal Trade Commission been overstepping its bounds? Yes, according to newly appointed Republican FTC Commissioner Melissa Holyoak.
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FTC Denounces Social Media And Video Streaming Platforms For ‘Privacy-Invasive’ Data Practices
The FTC’s latest staff report has strong message for social media and streaming video platforms: Stop engaging in the “vast surveillance” of consumers.
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Ad Tech Companies Should Heed The FTC’s Warning About Hashing
Not only will hashing data not anonymize it, but regulators, including the Federal Trade Commission, consider hashed identifiers to be personal information.
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The FTC’s PrivacyCon Was Chock-Full Of Warning Signs For Online Advertising
If you weren’t able to tune in to the FTC’s PrivacyCon event last week – it was a seven-hour affair, after all – then worry not. We gotchoo.
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The FTC’s Broad Definition Of Sensitive Data Should Be A Major Wake-Up Call For Ad Tech
Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter had some free advice for anyone tuning in to the Federal Trade Commission’s virtual PrivacyCon event on Wednesday: “Pay close attention to Kochava.”
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What Is A Data Broker?
The next wave of privacy regulation revolves around data brokers. And while the term “data broker” may have a negative connotation, its legal definition is fairly straightforward.
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When It Comes To Generative AI, The FTC Has Big Tech In Its Crosshairs
Last week, FTC Chair Lina Khan announced a probe into Big Tech’s relationship with generative AI companies at an FTC forum to address competition concerns related to AI technology – its first AI-focused tech summit.
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OPINION: Data-Driven ThinkingWhy Is The Push For Children’s Online Protection Moving So Slowly?
Lawmakers are busy playing politics, and it’s getting in the way of creating safety guardrails for children’s privacy online.