– The #FTC found that Avast anonymization measures were insufficient to prevent re-identification. Even when contracts contained prohibitions on re-identification, the language allowed customers to join their first-party data to the data purchased from Avast. – FTC has confirmed that anonymized has a concrete technical definition consistent with the de-identified and anonymized data exemptions in state & […]
Rite Aid, FTC & AI Facial Recognition Tech
Quick Summary: Rite Aid banned from using AI facial recognition technology(FRT) for 5 years under a proposed settlement of Federal Trade Commission charges. FTC’s Allegation: The FTC alleged that Rite Aid failed to implement reasonable procedures and prevent harm to consumers with “reckless” use of facial recognition technology which “disproportionately impacted people of color.” Proposed Order […]
