FTC, NHTSA Plan June 28 Event on Privacy, Security of Connected, Self-Driving Cars

Consumer privacy and security issues for connected and self-driving cars will be the focus of a June 28 workshop by the FTC and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, said the commission in Monday news release. The event will discuss: data collection, storage, transmission, and sharing and the benefits and risks associated with it; privacy and security practices of automakers; the role of government agencies in this area; and self-regulation that might apply. Acting FTC Chairman Maureen Ohlhausen will provide opening remarks. The event will be at 400 7th St. SW and be webcast live.