EPIC Applauds FTC Order Following Camera Hack and CAN-SPAM Violations

Last week, the FTC announced a proposed order against security firm Verkada, a seller of IP-enabled security cameras, on the heels of two data breaches and violations of the CAN-SPAM Act (Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing).

The proposed order, which awaits approval by a federal judge, requires Verkada to develop and implement a comprehensive information security program after a hacker accessed customers’ security cameras and information, including patients at psychiatric hospitals and women’s health clinics. The order also fines Verkada $2.95 million for inundating prospective customers with commercial mail and denying opt-out requests in violation of the CAN-SPAM Act. EPIC has long advocated for consumers’ right to simple opt-out procedures and encourages the FTC to continue to use its authority to protect consumers.