FTC Announces Final Agenda for Connected Cars Workshop

The Federal Trade Commission has announced the final agenda for its June 28, 2017, workshop to examine the consumer privacy and security issues posed by automated and connected cars.

FTC Acting Chairman Maureen K. Ohlhausen will deliver opening remarks at the daylong workshop. The event will bring together a variety of stakeholders, including industry representatives, consumer advocates, academics, and government officials, to discuss privacy and security issues related to connected and automated vehicles.

The workshop will feature panel discussions on the types of data connected cars will generate, collect and share; cybersecurity challenges; the privacy implications of connected cars; and potential role of government agencies.

The workshop, which is free and open to the public, will be held at the Constitution Center, 400 7th St., SW, Washington, DC 20024. The conference will be webcast live. Additional information about the conference can be found on the event page. Pre-registration is not required for this event.

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