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May
24
Planning for the Future: A Conference About Identity Theft
Ten years ago, President Bush launched a new era in the fight against identity theft by issuing an executive order establishing the Identity Theft Task Force, which the Commission co-chaired. In the ensuing ten years, great strides have been made to combat identity theft but it...
Apr
18
Now Hear This: Competition, Innovation, and Consumer Protection Issues in Hearing Health Care
On April 18, 2017, the Federal Trade Commission will host a workshop to examine competition, innovation, and consumer protection issues raised by hearing health and technology, especially hearing aids.
Mar
21
Give & Take: Consumers, Contributions, and Charity
FTC & NASCO Host a Conference Exploring Consumer Protection Issues and Charitable Solicitations
Mar
9
FinTech Forum: Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain
The Federal Trade Commission will host its third FinTech Forum on March 9, 2017, focusing on the consumer implications of two rapidly developing technologies: artificial intelligence and blockchain.
Feb
16
Hearing in the matter of Impax Inc. (Docket No. 9373) before Administrative Law Judge D. Michael Chappell
A scheduling conference will be held in the matter of Impax Inc. (Docket No. 9373) before Administrative Law Judge D. Michael Chappell. FTC Headquarters, 600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Courtroom 532, Washington, DC, 2:00 p.m. EST
Feb
16
Cmr. McSweeny speech at the RSA Conference USA 2017
Commissioner McSweeny and Tech Policy Fellow Aaron Alva will speak at a Sandbox Session of the RSA Conference USA 2017 entitled “Ransomware, Drones, Smart TVs, Bots: Protecting Consumers in the Age of IoT,” Marriott Marquis 780 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA, 8:45 a.m. PST...
Feb
15
Testimony before the Senate Aging Committee on “Stopping Senior Scams: Developments in Financial Fraud Affecting Seniors
Lois Greisman, Associate Director, Division of Marketing Practices, will deliver Commission testimony before the Senate Aging Committee on “Stopping Senior Scams: Developments in Financial Fraud Affecting Seniors,” Dirksen Senate Office Building 562, Washington, DC, 2.30 p.m. EST...
Feb
14
Twitter Chat: Talking to Kids About Online Safety, Security, and Privacy
The FTC will be participating in a Twitter chat hosted by STOP.THINK.CONNECT. and the National Cyber Security Alliance at 2 p.m. EST about how parents can talk to kids about online safety, security and privacy. Join the conversation using #ChatSTC and follow us @FTC. See FTC Twitter...
Feb
12
Cmr. McSweeny panelist in “Understanding Core Regulatory Goals in Context,” at The Digital Broadband Migration Conference
Commissioner McSweeny will participate in a panel, “Understanding Core Regulatory Goals in Context,” as part of the The Digital Broadband Migration Conference: Evaluating the First Principles of Information Policy sponsored by Silicon Flatirons, University of Colorado Law School,...
Feb
6
Cmr. McSweeny keynote at the Privacy Law Salon
Commissioner McSweeny will participate in the keynote Q&A interview session at the The Privacy Law Salon: Privacy Roundtable sponsored by Cambridge Forums, Four Seasons Hotel, 1435 Brickell Avenue, Miami, Florida, 1:30 p.m. EST
Feb
3
Cmr. McSweeny keynote at Exploring the Things of the Internet of Things: Implications for Business, Consumers, and the Law
Commissioner McSweeny will deliver the keynote address at Exploring the Things of the Internet of Things: Implications for Business, Consumers, and the Law, an event sponsored by the New York Law School, 185 West Broadway New York, NY, 12:00 p.m. EST
Feb
3
Acting Chmn. Ohlhausen keynote at the GCR Live 6th Annual Antitrust Law Leaders Forum
Acting Chairman Ohlhausen will be delivering a keynote address at the GCR Live 6th Annual Antitrust Law Leaders Forum in Miami, FL, 8:30 a.m. EST
Feb
2
Webinar for Consumers on Tax Identity Theft
The FTC, AARP Fraud Watch Network, AARP Foundation’s Tax-Aide program, and the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration co-host a webinar at 2:00 p.m. EST for consumers about how tax identity theft and IRS imposter scams occur and recovery steps for victims.
Feb
2
Acting Chmn. Ohlhausen panelist at the ABA's Consumer Protection Conference
Acting Chairman Ohlhausen will be speaking at the American Bar Association’s Consumer Protection Conference, participating in a panel on Consumer Protection and Enforcement in Tomorrow’s Marketplace at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, GA, 8:15 a.m. EST
Feb
1
Webinar: Protecting Sensitive Business and Customer Information: Practical Identity Safety Practices
The FTC and the IRS host a free Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week webinar for small businesses on Feb. 1 at 4 p.m. EST (1 p.m. PST, 12 p.m. Alaska; 2 p.m. Mountain Time). Learn about tax identity theft, imposter scams targeting businesses, cybersecurity practices to reduce your risk...
Feb
1
Webinar for veterans, their families, and those who serve them
The Department of Veterans Affairs hosts a webinar for VA employees and VA Hospital patients featuring the FTC and the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration to discuss tax identity theft, IRS imposter scams, how to lower your risk, and what to do if you become a victim...
Feb
1
FTC and Department of Veterans Affairs Twitter chat about tax identity theft
The FTC and the Department of Veterans Affairs co-host a Twitter chat about tax identity theft at 11 a.m. EST for service members, veterans, and their families. Learn to minimize your risk and what to do if #taxidtheft happens to you. Join the conversation on #VeteranIDTheftChat....
Feb
1
Cmr. McSweeny speech at the Brookings Conference: Agenda Setting at the FCC and the FTC Under New Administration
Commissioner McSweeny will participate in a roundtable discussion with FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn at the Brookings Conference: Agenda Setting at the FCC and the FTC Under New Administration, The Brookings Institution, Saul/Zilkha Rooms, 1775 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Washington, DC...
Jan
31
Tax Identity Theft Awareness Twitter Chat
The FTC and the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) co-host a Twitter chat at 3:00 p.m. EST about tax identity theft. Consumers can join the conversation on #IDTheftChat. Follow @FTC and @ITRCSD to ask questions and learn more about tax identity theft, how to protect yourself, and...
Jan
30
Jan 30, 2017 3:00PM
