Tag: Federal Trade Commission

Petition

Tell U.S. FTC: Time to shut down Big Tech’s business model

Big Tech’s extractive, manipulative business model violates our privacy, fuels discrimination, and puts people’s lives at risk. It’s time for the U.S. Federal Trade Commission to step in and shut it down with strong data protection rules. Sign the petition today!…

3 November 2021

Blog

Privacy

Data protection in the United States: Where do we go from here?

We need comprehensive, user-centered data protection, with laws and regulations that meet international human rights standards.…

23 April 2018

Press Releases

Privacy

Access Now calls for U.S. Congressional hearings on data privacy

We’re asking the U.S. Congress to hold hearings on overbroad collection of personal information and the urgent need for data protection legislation to protect human rights.…

29 March 2018

Press Releases

Privacy

Access Now asks U.S. FTC to investigate vulnerabilities in internet-enabled sex toy

Intimate product manufacturer Svakom has produced and distributed an inadequately secured internet-enabled device. The FTC must take action to protect consumers.…

26 April 2017

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Business and Human Rights

Yahoo case shows we need better solutions to the global data breach problem

Even in the absence of laws requiring swift disclosure of breaches, government agencies can do more to protect internet users.…

16 March 2017