Scott Zuckerman, founder of Support King, is attempting to modify or rescind a 2021 ban imposed by the FTC due to previous data breaches. The FTC's ban followed a significant data leak in 2018 involving his spyware subsidiary SpyFone. The ban includes requirements for cybersecurity measures and regular audits. Zuckerman argues that compliance imposes an unnecessary financial burden, making it difficult to expand other businesses. His petition is expected to attract attention from privacy advocates and has implications for the surveillance industry.
Scott Zuckerman aims to overturn a 2021 FTC ban that prevents him from operating in the surveillance industry, citing excessive financial burdens imposed by compliance.
In 2018, Zuckerman's spyware subsidiary SpyFone exposed thousands of private phone data, leading to unanimous FTC action banning him and Support King from the industry.
The FTC's order mandates Zuckerman to uphold specific cybersecurity measures and conduct regular audits for his businesses due to previous data mishandlings.
Concerns are rising among privacy advocates regarding Zuckerman's petition, as a favorable ruling could allow a vendor known for data breaches to operate again.
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