The FTC is responsible for ensuring fair trade practices. One of the mandates in the law that created the agency is ensuring companies don’t do “unfair and deceptive” things to consumers. “We’re one of the only cops on the beat when it comes to data security,” said FTC Commissioner Terrell McSweeny. “Consumers should have an expectation of security in their data.” McSweeny continued, “It would be very helpful for sectors that aren’t covered by security standards to have standards, to give FTC civil penalty authority, and to have breach notification requirements that are strong.”

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