Friday, December 13, 2024

Tag: FTC Plans to Sue Amazon for Illegally Collecting and Using Kids’ Data through Smart Speakers and Possibly Other Bad Behavior

FTC Plans to Sue Amazon for Illegally Collecting and Using Kids’ Data through Smart Speakers and Possibly Other Bad Behavior

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    by B.N. Frank, Activist Post:

    Over the years, countless experts have warned about privacy and cybersecurity risks with all “smart” technology.  In regard to “smart” home devices, university researchers released additional warnings about it last year.  While Amazon may not be the only company guilty of collecting private data on consumers (including children) without their consent via smart devices, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced the agency will be taking legal action against the company for it and possibly other offenses as well.