FTC Plans Dec. 12 Workshop to Address Consumer Injuries From Misuse of Data

The FTC scheduled a Dec.12 workshop on injuries to consumers when their information is misused, as expected (see 1709190040), said a Friday news release. The workshop will address how to characterize and measure such harms, their prevalence, and the factors businesses and consumers should consider in collection and use of information that could risk consumer injuries. The agency seeks comment by Oct. 27. The event starts at 9 a.m. at 400 7th St. SW.