FTC: Alexa Data Abuse – 2023
FTC: Alexa Data Abuse
Author:
• Elisa Jillson, U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) – reprinted
Article Abstract
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) underscores critical violations in Amazon and Ring’s handling of consumers’ private data, voice recordings, and video footage. Amidst AI’s burgeoning presence, the complaints highlight companies’ negligence towards customer privacy, breaching the FTC’s Biometric Policy Statement. Emphasizing the pivotal nexus of AI and privacy, the FTC urges caution in data collection, stressing the need for consumer control.
