Lina Khan Expresses Concern About Commercial Surveillance in Discussion with Newsmax
Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan spoke to Newsmax about the concerning issue of commercial surveillance in the United States and emphasized the agency’s commitment to holding companies accountable. Khan highlighted the extensive collection of personal data by tech companies and the potential harm that can come from buying and selling this data. She emphasized the need for strong privacy rules and enforcement to protect Americans from illegal surveillance. The FTC recently fined Amazon and a subsidiary for misusing Ring doorbell cameras and not deleting Alexa recordings. Khan also mentioned the danger of foreign actors and governments acquiring Americans’ sensitive data. The focus is not just on fines but also ensuring that companies delete the collected information.
