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Senators Ask FTC to Investigate Smart TVs for Invading Users’ Privacy

Posted on July 16, 2018 by pogowasright.org

Catalin Cimpanu reports:

Two US senators have asked the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate smart TV makers amid fears and evidence that companies might be using devices to collect data and track users without their knowledge.

According to a public letter signed by Senators Edward Markey (Democrat, Massachusetts) and Richard Blumenthal (Democrat, Connecticut), the two have expressed concerns about the practices of some smart TV companies.

Read more on BleepingComputer.

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