Presented by:
The Privacy & Cybersecurity Section

Program Title:
Protecting Consumers & Promoting Innovation in a Data-Driven Economy

Program Date: 
Thursday, May 21, 2026

Location:
Jonathan Club
545 S. Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90071

Time:
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

CLE Credit:
1 hr. General CLE Credit
Note: CLE Certificates will be emailed 7-10 business days after the webinar

Program Description:
Chris Mufarrige, the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Protection at the FTC, will describe the Trump-Vance FTC’s approach to consumer protection, privacy, data security, and AI. Director Mufarrige will describe the Commission’s efforts to protect kids online, through vigorous enforcement of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and other laws the Commission enforces, and by promoting innovation in age verification technologies. Director Mufarrige will also speak to the Commission’s work to combat unfair practices in the ticketing and rental housing industries and promote reasonable data security practices. On the AI front, Director Mufarrige will explain how the Trump-Vance FTC promotes innovation in American AI by targeting bad actors who use AI to facilitate fraud or misrepresent the efficacy of its products and services.

*Event Sponsored by FTI Consulting

Prices:

Important Information:
You will receive a certificate of attendance via email in 7-10 business days.
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