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FTC Launches Rulemaking on Commercial Surveillance Consent
The FTC’s Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeks public input on consumer consent and data security in the commercial surveillance economy.
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The FTC’s Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeks public input on consumer consent and data security in the commercial surveillance economy.
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