On September 4, 2013, the Federal Trade Commission announced a settlement with TRENDnet, Inc. stemming from allegations that TRENDnet’s security failures allowed hackers to publicly post online the live feeds from security cameras of approximately 700 customers.
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Jessica Rich Named FTC Director of Consumer Protection
On June 17, 2013, the FTC announced that Chairwoman Edith Ramirez appointed Jessica Rich to be the next Director of the Bureau of Consumer Protection.
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Ramirez to Be Named FTC Chair
A White House official confirmed today that President Obama will nominate Edith Ramirez as Chair of the Federal Trade Commission.
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House Subcommittees Convene Hearing to Launch Review of Internet Privacy
On July 14, 2011, the House Energy and Commerce Committee convened a joint hearing to launch a comprehensive review of Internet privacy issues. This blog post provides highlights from the hearing.
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FTC’s New Commissioners Create a Democratic Majority
Julie Brill and Edith Ramirez took their oaths of office on April 5 and 6, 2010, completing the Federal Trade Commission’s roster of five commissioners and facilitating the Commission’s new tougher stance on privacy.
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Brill and Ramirez Confirmed as FTC Commissioners
On March 3, 2010, the Senate unanimously confirmed the nominations of Julie Brill and Edith Ramirez to serve as FTC Commissioners for seven-year terms.
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