WPF testifying at key FTC consumer privacy hearing re: privacy frameworks, data brokers, and potential solutions

WPF Executive Director Pam Dixon will be testifying at 9 am, April 10, 2019 at the Federal Trade Commission hearing on consumer privacy and competition in the 21st century. WPF has submitted extensive testimony prior to the event, as well as a discussion bill.

Event details:

April 10, 2019

CONSTITUTION CENTER

400 7th St SW, Washington, DC 20024 | Directions & Nearby

Auditorium

Related documents:

Winn-Dixon discussion draft, CONSUMER PRIVACY AND DATA SECURITY STANDARDS ACT OF 2019 (PDF)

WPF comments to the FTC regarding federal privacy frameworks (PDF)

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