How the FTC protects consumer privacy: Watch a live webcast

We do our best to control puffiness. So when we say an event has a star-studded guest lineup, we think we can back it up. The FTC’s ongoing hearings on Competition and Consumer Protection in the 21st Century bring together prominent figures to discuss the impact of broad changes in the economy, evolving business practices, and technological developments on the FTC’s mission. Hearing to be held on April 9th ​​and 10ths About the FTC’s approach to protecting consumer privacy yes No exception – you can watch the live webcast.

Tuesday 9:00 after opening remarks0 ET with FTC Chairman Simons, a morning panel will discuss Privacy protection goals and Data risk spectrum. Commissioner Phillips will moderate the afternoon session, which will include a panel discussion on: Consumer needs and expectations for privacy and Current privacy protection methods.

Wednesday’s agenda is also packed, with morning speakers discussing The role of notification and choice and Access, deletion and correction functions.Following Commissioner Slaughter’s remarks, the focus of the afternoon meeting will turn to accountability and The FTC’s current toolkit: Is it enough?

You may have read or heard the perspectives of prominent panelists, but have you ever watched them discuss issues with each other? That’s why you want to pay attention to what’s going on.

The event is free and open to the public at the FTC Constitution Center conference facility, located at 400 Seventh Street SW, at the L’Enfant Plaza metro station. Want to watch from your device? Please click on the livestream link a few minutes before the Tuesday and Wednesday sessions.

Public records will be open until May 31, 2019. Internet comments.