The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is under scrutiny for its approach to tech regulation, particularly its use of the 6b authority. Observers have noted the FTC's increasing alignment with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in its regulatory methods, a trend referred to as 'FCC-ization.' The FTC has been criticized for its characterization of certain practices as 'surveillance,' although some experts argue this term is inaccurate. The agency has also emphasized that hashing personal information does not render it anonymous, warning companies against making deceptive privacy claims. This stance has been supported by historical warnings from former Chief Technologist Ed Felten, who stated that hashing does not reduce data sensitivity. FTC commissioners MHolyoak and AFerguson have made concurring statements on these issues. Additionally, the FTC's understanding of adtech schemes to hash identifiers has been highlighted as a significant point.