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ARTICLE · 19 AUGUST 2022

FTC Issues Notice Of Proposed Rulemaking Regarding Commercial Surveillance And Data Security

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On August 11, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission launched its consumer privacy rulemaking process by issuing an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking ("ANPRM") on commercial surveillance and data security.

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On August 11, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission launched its consumer privacy rulemaking process by  issuing an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“ANPRM”) on commercial surveillance and data security. Through the ANPRM, the FTC proposed a series of questions on broad ranging topics related to privacy and data security. Below we highlight some key questions and debate regarding the ANPRM, as well as takeaways for companies.

Background

The US still does not have a federal comprehensive privacy law. In July, we finally saw progress as the House Energy and Commerce Committee agreed to advance the American Data Privacy and Protection Act (“ADPPA”) to a full floor vote. While many are optimistic of a federal privacy law, there is still general concern that the ADPPA will fail. The ADPPA faces criticism from both business and advocacy groups, as well as the California Privacy Protection Agency, and currently does not have the necessary support from Senate Commerce

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