FTC’s Wilson Hopes Agency Publicizes Calculation for $5B Facebook Fine
Commissioner Christine Wilson hopes the FTC shares how the agency calculated its $5 billion privacy fine against Facebook in the “coming weeks.” She noted during an interview with The Communicators, which was online Friday and to have been on C-SPAN…
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this weekend, that such information isn’t currently public. Addressing criticism of the Facebook settlement, Wilson said it's not unusual for release of liability. She noted the agency can still pursue action against FTC Act Section 5-related conduct that was previously unknown. Echoing repeated comments from Chairman Joe Simons, Wilson urged repeal of the agency's common carrier exemption. Competition works best when all players competing for the same kind of business have a level playing field, she said. Wilson's fully committed to maintaining the strength of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act as the agency reviews its COPPA rule (see 1910170051): "Innovation can't come at the expense of children's privacy.” She said robocall complaints are the most common submissions for the agency’s consumer complaint database, and the agency is working “diligently” with industry to “eradicate” the problem.