FTC, Privacy, and You - Understanding the Federal Trade Commission's Role
Offered By: USENIX via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the role of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in promoting fair competition and protecting consumers in this 12-minute conference talk from PEPR '24. Gain insights into the FTC's dual mandate and the critical importance of data in both hindering competition and potentially harming consumers. Learn about the agency's century-long efforts to address emerging harms and technological developments, including the establishment of the Office of Technology in 2023. Discover how the FTC approaches technology and privacy issues, the role of technologists in supporting the agency's mission, and the alignment between privacy engineering skills and the FTC's needs. Understand the basics of the FTC as an agency, its authorities, and how it tackles complex technological challenges in today's digital landscape.
Syllabus
PEPR '24 - FTC, Privacy, and You
Taught by
USENIX
Related Courses
NeuroethicsUniversity of Pennsylvania via Coursera Fundamentals of Online Education: Planning and Application
Georgia Institute of Technology via Coursera Understanding Media by Understanding Google
Northwestern University via Coursera Wiretaps to Big Data: Privacy and Surveillance in the Age of Interconnection
Cornell University via edX Internet, les autres et moi
Certificat informatique et internet via France Université Numerique