How Technologists Inform Policy

The Federal Trade Commission is the leading federal agency responsible for protecting privacy online. You might be familiar with the FTC's privacy and data security enforcement actions against some of the world's biggest tech companies, but what you may not know is how privacy and security research can inform the FTC's investigations. In fact, technology is at the core of the Commission's work. Come hear about some of the Commission's recent tech-related work and learn how technologists can inform policy, guide business, and help protect consumers as we transition to an always-on / always-connected world.

Speaker: Ashkan Soltani, Federal Trade Commission