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In January 2017, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a <a href="https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/documents/reports/cross-device-tracking-federal-trade-commission-staff-report-january-2017/ftc_cross-device_tracking_report_1-23-17.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Staff Report on Cross-Device Tracking</a>. Cross-device tracking is a technology which enables the tracking of an individual consumer across multiple devices, such as smartphones, tablets, desktops and other connected devices. Tracking can be deterministic (where a user logs into multiple devices affirmatively identifying the device as his/hers) or probabilistic (where a company infers cross-device activity using factors like common IP address). In the FTC Staff’s view, this technology has many benefits, but also poses a danger to a consumer’s privacy interests.

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While the FTC Staff Report does not have the force of law, it does offer insights into the FTC’s views on this technology and on steps that should be taken to avoid unfair or deceptive trade practices, which are unlawful under Section 5 of the FTC Act. Specifically, the Staff Report recommends that companies engaged in cross-device tracking:

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In this era of big data, companies need to be aware of the potential dangers that arise from the collection and storage of certain types of data. The attorneys in the Cybersecurity &amp; Privacy Group at Warner Norcross + Judd LLP can assist you in navigating this challenging landscape.

Of Counsel

Janet P. Knaus

Cybersecurity and Privacy

FTC Cross-Device Tracking Staff Report

The Warner Norcross + Judd LLP lawyer responsible for the contents of our advertising and this website is managing partner <a href="/people/mark-j-wassink/" aria-label="Mark Wassink">Mark Wassink</a> who can be reached at <a href="mailto:mwassink@wnj.com" aria-label="email Mark Wassink">mwassink@wnj.com</a> or 616.752.2189. Please read our full <a href="/privacy-policy/" aria-label="see privacy policy">privacy policy</a> available on our website.

FTC Cross-Device Tracking Staff Report

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