FTC Schedules Workshop to Assess Consumer Data Injuries and Benefits

USA: FTC Schedules Workshop to Assess Consumer Data Injuries and Benefits

Workshop Overview

A February 26 workshop organized by the Federal Trade Commission will examine how the agency can better understand and measure consumer injuries and benefits arising from the collection, use, or disclosure of personal data. The event, titled “Measuring Injuries and Benefits in the Data-Driven Economy,” is set for 9:30 am ET and will be accessible both online and in‑person.

Key Speakers

The agenda includes remarks from FTC Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson, Daniel Wood, Deputy Assistant Director of the Bureau of Economics, and Christopher Mufarrige, Director of the Bureau of Consumer Protection. Their comments are expected to frame the discussion on privacy preferences and the impact of data breaches on consumers.

Discussion Topics

Five panel discussions will explore a range of issues, including methods for quantifying consumer injuries and benefits, the effects of data breaches and strategies to mitigate harm, the costs and advantages of behavioral and contextual advertising, and approaches for measuring consumer preferences, beliefs, and decisions.

Participation Details

Attendees can join the workshop via a webcast link that will be posted on the FTC’s event page and FTC.gov prior to the start time. Individuals wishing to attend in person must register ahead of time. The FTC will provide a live stream as well as a recorded version for later viewing.

Context and History

This session follows a similar FTC workshop held in December 2017, reflecting ongoing efforts to adapt regulatory insight to the evolving data‑driven economy. Officials indicated that new market developments and emerging privacy concerns have prompted a refreshed focus on measurement techniques.

Additional Resources

Further information, including registration instructions and the full agenda, is available on the FTC’s official event page. The agency continues to promote competition and protect consumers while emphasizing that it will never demand money, make threats, or promise prizes.

This report is based on information from Federal Trade Commission, licensed under Public Domain (U.S. Government Work). Source: Official U.S. Government release.