FTC data requests could pave way to federal privacy law, experts say
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Aaron Nicodemus2020-12-15T22:16:00
FTC requests issued to nine social media and video streaming services for information about how they collect and use personal information could be a step toward the U.S. government enacting federal privacy legislation.
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