Senate Hearing on Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Reform Proposals
January 1, 2019
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The Frame
The hearing explored legislative and procedural changes to how the FTC regulates businesses and protects consumer data, which directly impacts the scope of federal oversight on corporate practices and consumer rights.
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Consumers
Changes to FTC enforcement policies directly impact the level of protection consumers receive regarding data security and fair market practices.
Businesses
Regulatory reforms at the FTC change the compliance requirements and oversight standards for companies operating in the U.S.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2019.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on September 26, 2017, before the Senate Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, Insurance, and Data Security.
- The session focused on reform proposals aimed at improving fairness, innovation, and consumer welfare within the FTC's mandate.
- The committee received testimony from legal experts, consumer advocates, and policy researchers regarding the FTC's enforcement powers.
- A letter from Equifax regarding external affairs was entered into the record.
- The record includes a 2016 report by Berin Szoka and Geoffrey A. Manne regarding congressional oversight of the FTC.
- The record includes a January 2017 report from the American Bar Association on the state of antitrust enforcement.
- The record includes comments from the Washington Legal Foundation regarding zero-VOC paint claims cases.
- The record includes a letter from the Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) addressed to Senators Moran and Blumenthal.
Why It Matters
The hearing explored legislative and procedural changes to how the FTC regulates businesses and protects consumer data, which directly impacts the scope of federal oversight on corporate practices and consumer rights.
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Equifax Data Security Context
The inclusion of a letter from Equifax in the hearing record suggests the committee was actively monitoring the company's data security practices during the 2017 timeframe.
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