FTC Privacy Policy: Disclosure of Information for Pre-Registered Events

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The FTC Privacy Policy states that, under the Freedom of Information Act, they may be required to disclose information provided during event pre-registration to outside organizations. They also collect pre-registration contact information and public comments for consideration and use in their proceedings. Participation in FTC events implies consent to potential recording and indefinite posting on the FTC website or social media platforms.

FTC Privacy Policy Information

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) may be obligated to share your information to outside organizations under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) or other laws when you pre-register for events requiring registration. All submitted public comments, both paper and electronic, will be considered on a timely and responsive basis. It is part of FTC’s discretion to make every effort to omit individual’s home contact details from public comments before they are published on the FTC website.

Collection and Use of Pre-Registration Data

The FTC Act and other administered laws allow us to gather your pre-registration contact data and any comments you file for consideration and usage as necessary in the proceedings. For more information regarding routine uses allowed by the Privacy Act, you can refer to FTC’s public records and the comprehensive privacy policy.

Public Events and Media

Please note that our events are open to the public, and may be photographed, videotaped, webcast, or otherwise recorded. By choosing to participate in these events, you consent to the possibility of your image and any oral or written submissions being posted indefinitely on the FTC website or on any of the Commission’s publicly accessible social media sites.

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