The FTC is pushing for changes to how Big Tech handles data
by Russell Brandom from The Verge - All Posts on (#62DAX)
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge The Federal Trade Commission has issued a new notice calling for input into how tech companies handle consumer data, a crucial first step in setting binding rules for the industry. Formally known as an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR), the filing calls for public comment on data collection, algorithmic discrimination, and commercial surveillance.
The notice stops short of suggesting specific rules, which are unlikely to come this year. Still, the questions suggest the commission is focused on concrete harms caused by data collection, whether through data breaches, ad targeting, or algorithmic discrimination. There's particular focus on how large companies use automated decision-making systems that might impact consumers...