2021 saw the kickoff of the Lina Khan era at the FTC. During her first nine months as chair, she has announced privacy and security initiatives that offer important insights into her priorities. Companies should pay close attention to FTC activity in 2021 and public statements from FTC’s leadership to prepare for 2022. Here’s a list of 10 likely trends we can expect to see in 2022 (in no particular order):
- New rulemaking proceedings
- Focus on digital platforms and marketplaces
- More joint competition and privacy activity
- Expanded remedies
- Increased enforcement of the FTC’s health breach notification rule
- Continued Fair Credit Reporting Act enforcement
- Focus on racial equity
- Emphasis on protecting workers
- Scrutiny of self-regulatory programs
- New operational priorities
Source:
- Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati: 2021 Privacy and Cybersecurity Year in Review