CMU Privacy Day

Consumers are rapidly forging many new connections to the Internet. Fitness trackers, household appliances, cars, and many other devices that, until recently, either were not networked or did not exist at all are now part of the Internet. With these new connections comes the prospects of greater convenience and efficiency through data that can shed light on some of society’s most important challenges. But the massive amounts of personal information coming from connected devices and other sources also present challenges for privacy, security, and across a broader range of interests in fairness and non-discrimination. In her talk, Commissioner Brill will describe these challenges in greater detail; discuss why addressing them is an urgent priority for consumers and companies; and emphasize the importance of designing devices and systems that implement privacy, security, and fairness by design.

About the Speaker
Julie Brill was sworn in as a Commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission on April 6, 2010. Since joining the Commission, Ms. Brill has been working actively on issues of critical importance to today’s consumers, including protecting consumers’ privacy, encouraging appropriate advertising substantiation, guarding consumers from financial fraud, and maintaining competition in industries involving health care and high-tech.
Commissioner Brill is an advocate of protecting consumers’ privacy, especially with new online and mobile technologies, and supports the creation and implementation of mechanisms to give consumers better information and control over the collection and use of their personal online information. In her speeches, publications and meetings with a wide variety of stakeholders, Commissioner Brill calls on industry and policymakers to improve privacy by developing practical solutions rooted in both consumer protection and competition principles.

To learn more about Julie Brill visit her profile on the FTC website.