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In this bulletin:

  • FTC Releases Agenda for PrivacyCon 2021
  • Get ready for PrivacyCon on July 27th
  • Updated Coronavirus (COVID-19) consumer complaint data

FTC Releases Agenda for PrivacyCon 2021

The Federal Trade Commission has released the final agenda for its sixth annual PrivacyCon event, which will be held online on July 27, and will include a focus on the privacy and security risks associated with algorithms, online advertising, and the Internet of Things.


Get ready for PrivacyCon on July 27th

Set a reminder now for Tuesday, July 27, 2021, to make sure you’re up on the latest research about privacy and data security. That’s the date of the FTC’s sixth annual PrivacyCon and you’re invited to participate virtually.


Updated Coronavirus (COVID-19) consumer complaint data

Today, the FTC published its latest edition of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Consumer Complaint Data on its FTC COVID-19 and Stimulus Reports dashboard. Select a state from the map on the dashboard to view data by state.

As of July 19, 2021:

  • 551,811 Overall Reports
  • $498.98M Total Fraud Loss
  • $370 Median Fraud Loss

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