
Data Privacy and Consumer Protection with the FTC’s Ben Wiseman
The Lawfare Podcast
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Evolution of FTC's Data Privacy and Consumer Protection Work
The chapter explores the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) efforts in data privacy, AI cases, and consumer protection, with insights from Ben Wiseman, the associate director of the Division of Privacy and Identity Protection. It covers the evolution and role of the FTC's privacy division, challenges faced due to technological advancements, and the agency's core authorities in enforcing against unfair business practices. The discussion also includes ongoing lawsuits and proposed settlements against location data brokers, emphasizing the FTC's approach to defining and addressing sensitive location data.
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