Privacy and Data Security: Key Developments from the FCC, FTC, and Capitol Hill
June 6th, 2024 by Morgan Lewis @ www.jdspura.com
Technological advancements and cyber threats are keeping privacy and data security issues at the forefront of lawmaker and regulatory agency agendas on “the Hill,” in particular the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Their latest actions, which include the revival of net neutrality principles, expanding FTC enforcement authorities, and impending comprehensive data privacy laws such as the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA), have companies across various sectors grappling with a complex array of legal requirements and risks associated with data protection.