The Case Of Ftc V. Wyndham Worldwide Corp - 1403 Words

Each day, millions of Americans make online purchases and millions of dollars are spent through e-commerce. Whether it is clothes, books, videos, hotels, flights or even cars, nearly anything can be bought online. It is important for consumers to be assured of their identity protection and have peace of mind when ordering online. So when online retailers do not take the proper precautions for safeguarding their customer’s confidential information, how should they be held accountable? Does the Federal Trade Commission have the authority to reprimand companies that expose themselves to a threatening data breach? These are the principle questions that are being considered in the case of FTC v. Wyndham Worldwide Corp. This case has greatly impacted the future of e-commerce and has decided how companies will be held responsible for upholding the highest security standards and protecting consumer information. As Christians, we are called to not only look after our own interests, but also the interests of others (Phillipians 2:4, NIV). I will examine the holding of this case to determine how business managers can best steward the information of customers and employees to look after their best interests and protect them from harm. In the case of FTC v. Wyndham Worldwide Corp., the FTC alleged that, â€Å"at least since April 2008, Wyndham engaged in unfair cybersecurity practices that, ‘taken together, unreasonably and unnecessarily exposed consumers’ personal data to unauthorizedShow MoreRelatedConsumer Harm : High Bar931 Words   |  4 PagesHigh Bar in FTC Data Security Claims ALJ On November 13, 2015, A Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Chief Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) held that LabMD did not violate Section 5(a)of the Federal Trade Commission Act (FTC Act) by failing to provide reasonable security for personal information on computer networks. This is the first decision that limits the authority of FTC to regulate businesses that fail to appropriately safeguard their consumers’ electronic personal information. FTC first becameRead MoreThe Federal Trade Commission Act922 Words   |  4 PagesOn November 13, 2015, A Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Chief Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) held that LabMD did not violate Section 5(a)of the Federal Trade Commission Act (FTC Act) by failing to provide reasonable security for personal information on computer networks. This is the first decision that limits the authority of FTC to regulate businesses that fail to appropriately safeguard their consumers’ electronic personal information. FTC first became involved with consumer privacy issues in