The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have recently advanced regulatory and enforcement frameworks concerning data privacy and digital assets. FTC Commissioner Holyoak emphasized privacy priorities during a keynote at the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) event. The FTC has also finalized updates to its Children’s Privacy Rule, reflecting ongoing efforts to strengthen consumer protection. Concurrently, the DOJ has issued new guidance and clarifications regarding the Bulk Data Transfer Rule, providing U.S. businesses with important compliance information. Additionally, the DOJ has implemented a new Data Security Program aimed at enhancing data protection measures. Discussions at the IAPP event highlighted the call for a comprehensive federal privacy law, with contributions from representatives of Google, the Brookings Institution, the House Commerce Committee, and the Association for Competitive Technology. These developments indicate a coordinated push by federal agencies to address privacy and data security challenges in the evolving digital landscape.
DOJ Data Security Program Now in Effect: Top Takeaways https://t.co/7eQ40g0Ng1 | by @lathamwatkins
FTC Finalizes Updates to Children’s Privacy Rule…Again https://t.co/NJX7979q53 #Communication #ConsumerProtection #Antitrust @Keller_Heckman https://t.co/Ve9zpI6O4r
DOJ Issues Additional Guidance and Clarification on the Bulk Data Transfer Rule: What U.S. Businesses Need to Know https://t.co/YqyNx4i6hw