The FTC Is Flexing Its Muscles: What Does It Mean for Privacy Professionals?
Created on May 25, 2023
By Tim Rollins
So much happens so fast in the realm of consumer privacy protection these days that it’s easy to lose sight of the forest for the trees. State legislatures are passing laws with increasing regularity. Data protection authorities in Europe and across the world issue stunning seven-, eight-, and nine-figure fines. And consumers’ increasing attention to and demand for privacy rights shows no sign of diminishing. Perhaps the most notable lack of action is Congress’s failure to pass a comprehensive consumer privacy law, but that doesn’t mean the federal government isn’t active. The... Read More
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