The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is holding its fourth annual PrivacyCon on June 27, 2019.
The event promises to focus on issues related to consumer privacy and data security, both of which are issues of critical importance for the consumer finance industry and business partners. The agenda will feature presentations from academics grouped under the following themes:
• Privacy Policies, Disclosures, and Permissions
• Consumer Preferences, Expectations, and Behaviors
• Tracking and Online Advertising
• Vulnerabilities, Leaks, and Breach Notifications
The event is open to the public. It will begin at 9:15 a.m. ET and will take place at the Constitution Center, located at 400 Seventh St., SW, Washington, D.C. 20024. The event will also be webcast on the FTC website and live tweeted using the hashtag #PrivacyCon19. Registration is not required to attend this event. AFSA staff will be in attendance and will inform members of any developments.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is holding its fourth annual PrivacyCon on June 27, 2019.
The event promises to focus on issues related to consumer privacy and data security, both of which are issues of critical importance for the consumer… Read the rest
Join us on June 27th at 2 p.m. ET for SMS for e-Signature and Electronic Documents presented by D’Lange Mobile.
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Every motor vehicle lender eventually hits a few bumps and potholes in the road when a debtor defaults on their car or truck loan. Not only is this… Read the rest
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