The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has extended its crackdown on data brokers, unveiling settlements with two major firms that will prohibit them from selling users’ sensitive location data.
In a move seen as significant for data privacy, the FTC settlements mark one of Lina Khan’s last big actions as chair of the agency. As her term nears its likely end, this enforcement action may be a lasting legacy of her tenure.
The two major data brokers have agreed to stop selling users’ location data, marking an important step towards protecting consumers’ sensitive information. This development comes as Meta’s global affairs chief recently stated that AI played a “modest” role in the 2024 election, highlighting the growing importance of tech policy in shaping our world.
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/12/03/ftc-extends-data-broker-crackdown-khans-term-nears-likely-end