What happened
The Electronic Privacy Information Center and the Consumer Federation of America released an 11‑page pamphlet that provides clearly defined terms for surveillance pricing, a practice the groups condemn. The release follows the FTC’s recent policy statement on personalized pricing. The pamphlet aims to clarify privacy concerns around price discrimination based on personal data.
Why it matters for trust and compliance
- Its status is published. It is enacted but may not be in force yet. Check the effective date before planning around it.
- Civil‑society groups are pushing for clearer rules on personalized pricing by publishing a detailed definition of surveillance pricing.
Who is affected
technology retail controller platform Electronic Privacy Information Center Consumer Federation of America
Recommended actions
- Check that privacy notices describe the practices this addresses.
- Inventory where this data is shared or sold and whether opt-outs are honoured.
- Inventory AI or automated decision systems in scope and their assessments.