US FTC to host workshop on consumer injuries, benefits in data-driven economy
( January 8, 2026, 18:23 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The US Federal Trade Commission announced it will host a workshop on Feb. 26 to examine how the agency can better understand and measure consumer injuries and benefits that may result from the collection, use or disclosure of consumer data. The workshop, “Measuring Injuries and Benefits in the Data-Driven Economy,” will also explore efforts to measure consumers’ privacy preferences, as well as the impacts of data breaches on consumers.Full statement follows:...
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