Antitrust Law Daily Wrap Up, AGENCY NEWS: Lorrie Faith Cranor appointed FTC Chief Technologist, (Dec 4, 2015)
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By Greg Hammond, J.D.
FTC Chairwoman Edith Ramirez has named Lorrie Faith Cranor as the agency’s Chief Technologist, succeeding Ashkan Soltani in January 2016.
As Chief Technologist, Cranor will be responsible for advising on developing technology and policy matters. Cranor currently serves as a Professor of Computer Science and Engineering and Public Policy at Carnegie Melon University. She has written more than 150 research papers on online privacy and usable security, and has reportedly played a central role in establishing the usable privacy and security research community.
“Technology is playing an ever more important role in consumers’ lives, whether through mobile devices, personal fitness trackers, or the increasing array of Internet-connected devices we find in homes and elsewhere,” stated Chairwoman Ramirez. “We are delighted to welcome Lorrie to our team, where she will play a key role in helping guide the many areas of FTC work involving new technologies and platforms.”
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