Thursday - September 10, 2026
FTC Withdraws Obsolete Policy Statement
September 09, 2026
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release:

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FTC Withdraws Obsolete Policy Statement

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The Federal Trade Commission rescinded the 2021 Policy Statement on Breaches by Health Apps and Other Connected Devices.

This controversial policy statement purported to apply the FTC's Health Breach Notification Rule to health apps and connected devices that collect consumer health information . . .

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