FTC Policy Work on Privacy and Data Security
In addition to its law enforcement work, the FTC conducts studies, holds workshops, and issues reports on key tech-related topics. For example, the FTC has held an annual workshop called PrivacyCon, where scholars discuss recent research on privacy and security issues. The FTC has also issued reports such as a report on data brokers’ practices and a report on mobile security updating practices.
- FTC Releases 2023 Privacy and Data Security Update ( )
- Statement of Acting FTC Chairman Maureen K. Ohlhausen on First Annual Review of EU-U.S.-Privacy Shield ( )
- FTC Announces Workshop on Informational Injury ( )
- FTC Seeks Presentations from Students to Coincide with PrivacyCon 2018 ( )
- FTC Announces Winner of its Internet of Things Home Device Security Contest ( )
- FTC Announces Third PrivacyCon, Calls for Presentations ( )
- Joint Statement of Acting FTC Chairman Maureen K. Ohlhausen and FCC Chairman Ajit Pai on Protecting Americans’ Online Privacy ( )
- FTC Releases New Report on Cross-Device Tracking ( )
- FTC Announces Internet of Things Challenge to Combat Security Vulnerabilities in Home Devices ( )
- FTC Announces Agenda for PrivacyCon 2017 ( )
- FTC “Sharing Economy” Report Explores Evolving Internet And App-Based Services ( )
- FTC Staff Provides Response to NTIA Request for Comment on Internet of Things ( )
- FTC Staff Provides Comment on FCC’s Proposed Privacy Rulemaking ( )
- FTC To Host September Workshop On Testing Effectiveness of Consumer Disclosures ( )
- FTC Releases New Guidance For Developers of Mobile Health Apps ( )
- FTC Testifies on Efforts to Protect Privacy and Security of Consumer Health Information ( )
- FTC To Study Credit Card Industry Data Security Auditing ( )
- FTC Report Provides Recommendations to Business on Growing Use of Big Data ( )
- FTC Announces Agenda for PrivacyCon ( )
- FTC Announces Final Agenda, Panelists for Nov. 16 Cross-Device Tracking Workshop ( )
- PrivacyCon 2018February 28, 2018
- PrivacyCon 2017January 12, 2017
- Fall Technology Series: Smart TVDecember 7, 2016
- PrivacyConJanuary 14, 2016
- Exploring Privacy: A Roundtable SeriesMarch 17, 2010
- Concurring Statement of Commissioner Christine S. Wilson regarding Federal Trade Commission Report to Congress on COPPA Staffing, Enforcement and Remedies ( )
- Statement of Commissioner Rohit Chopra Regarding Miniclip and the COPPA Safe Harbors ( )
- Painting the Privacy Landscape: Informational Injury in FTC Privacy and Data Security Cases ( )
- Remarks of FTC Chairman Jon Leibowitz (As Prepared For Delivery) ( )
- Prepared Statement of the Federal Trade Commission On The State of Online Consumer Privacy ( )
- Prepared Statement of the Federal Trade Commission on Do Not Track ( )
- Cross-Device Tracking: A Federal Trade Commission Staff Report (January 2017) ( )
- Privacy & Data Security Update (2016) ( )
- The "Sharing" Economy: Issues Facing Platforms, Participants & Regulators: A Federal Trade Commission Staff Report (November 2016) ( )
- Privacy & Data Security Update (2015) ( )
- Privacy & Data Security Update (2014) ( )
- Privacy & Data Security Update (2013) ( )
- Protecting Consumer Privacy in an Era of Rapid Change: Recommendations For Businesses and Policymakers ( )
- A Preliminary FTC Staff Report on Protecting Consumer Privacy in an Era of Rapid Change: A Proposed Framework for Businesses and Policymakers ( )
- The Federal Trade Commission 2023 Privacy and Data Security Update
