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...
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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...
Dec06
The Changing Consumer Demographics
As part of its Every Community Initiative, the FTC recognizes that the demographics of the country will continue to change and affect our efforts to protect consumers. According to the U.S. Census...
FTC to Host R&D Networking Event as Part of PrivacyCon 2017
Date
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...
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...
Oct13
Fall Technology Series: Drones
Americans are increasingly familiar with drones, also known as Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). These devices have become one of consumers’ most popular technology purchases; some estimate nearly one...
Sep07
Fall Technology Series: Ransomware
With alarming frequency, ransomware hackers are sneaking into consumer and business computers, encrypting files containing photos, documents and other important data, and then demanding a ransom in...
Jun15
Start with Security - Chicago
The FTC’s fourth “Start With Security” event was held on Wednesday, June 15, 2016, in Chicago, Illinois, and was co-sponsored by Northwestern Pritzker School of Law . During this one-day event, the...
Jun09
FinTech Series: Marketplace Lending
Starting in summer 2016, the FTC began a forum series exploring emerging financial technology and its implications for consumers. The first FinTech Forum, held June 9, 2016, addressed marketplace...
FTC Staff Provides Response to NTIA Request for Comment on Internet of Things
Date
Federal Trade Commission staff filed a comment today with the Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) regarding the agency’s request for comment on...
Henry Schein Practice Solutions, Inc., In the Matter of
Type of Action
Administrative
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
142 3161
C4575
General Workings Inc., also doing business as Vulcun, In the Matter of
Type of Action
Administrative
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
152 3159
Oracle Corporation, In the Matter of
Type of Action
Administrative
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
132 3115
C4571
FTC Testifies on Efforts to Protect Privacy and Security of Consumer Health Information
Date
In testimony before Congress today , the Federal Trade Commission outlined its work to protect consumers in the growing area of health information technology. Testifying on behalf of the Commission...
Carrot Neurotechnology, Inc., In the Matter of (UltimEyes)
Type of Action
Administrative
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
142 3132
Feb09
Start with Security - Seattle
The FTC’s third “Start With Security” event will take place on February 9, 2016, in Seattle, Washington, and will be co-sponsored by the University of Washington Tech Policy Lab , the University of...
FTC Report Provides Recommendations to Business on Growing Use of Big Data
Date
A new report from the Federal Trade Commission outlines a number of questions for businesses to consider to help ensure that their use of big data analytics, while producing many benefits for...
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