United States of America: FTC Policy Statement on misuses of biometric data and harm to consumers
Progress
Current status
adopted
18 May 2023 adopted
Scope
Implementers
United States of America
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
User/subject right
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Issued Policy Statement on misuses of biometric data and harm to consumers
On 18 May 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a policy statement regarding misuses of biometric information and potential harm to consumers. The FTC warns of the increased levels of biometric surveillance, as it can greatly impact indivi…
Event type
outline
Action type
adoption
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body