FTC Chief Says Consumers Should Control Their Data on Social Networks

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An article from AdAgeDitgital.com written by Edmund Lee.

The article provides a transcript of an interview of David Vladeck, Head of the FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection. The article touches on some key differences between the EU and the U.S. and sheds light on the conflict that is growing due to the use of social media networks.

"...our legal regime in the U.S. is more complicated, because of our system of laws that says Ed has a right to post a picture of David, even if David is unhappy with that picture. The absence of any sort of First Amendment or broader concept has made that debate easier in Europe than it would be here in U.S." said Mr. Vladeck.