FTC Announces Advanced Notice Of Proposed Rulemaking On Privacy And Data Security

On August 11, 2022, the FTC issued an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) to request public comment on commercial privacy and security practices and their effects on consumers. The ANPR is a first - and tentative - step towards the development of privacy and data security regulations that would, if passed, strengthen the FTC's privacy and security authority and could establish wide ranging new requirements for companies that handle personal information. The FTC commissioners approved the measure by a 3-2 majority along party lines, with Republican-appointed Commissioner Noah Phillips, who recently announced his departure from the agency, issuing a fiery dissent.

Interested parties have until October 10^th to submit comments (60 days from publication of the ANPR).