On May 18, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a Policy Statement on Biometric Information and Section 5 of the FTC Act (Policy Statement). Section 5 of the FTC Act, 15 U.S.C. § 45, prohibits “unfair or deceptive practices in or affecting commerce” and empowers the FTC to bring civil actions for penalties of … Continue Reading
FTC Issues Warning on Use of Biometric Information
Posted in FTCOn May 18, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a Policy Statement on Biometric Information and Section 5 of the FTC Act (Policy Statement). Section 5 of the FTC Act, 15 U.S.C. § 45, prohibits “unfair or deceptive practices in or affecting commerce” and empowers the FTC to bring civil actions for penalties of … Continue Reading
