WHAT:The Federal Trade Commission is hosting a workshop, “Measuring Injuries and Benefits in the Data-Driven Economy,” to explore efforts to measure consumers’ privacy preferences, as well as the impacts of data breaches on consumers.WHEN:Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. ET - 5:00 p.m. ETWHERE:The workshop will be held in-person at the Constitution Center at 400 7th St SW, Washington, D.C., 20024. Please allow extra time to get through security. The FTC is no longer requiring registration to attend in person. The event will also be live streamed. The link to watch the webcast will be posted the morning of the event to FTC.gov and on the event page.WHO:The event will feature remarks from FTC Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson, Daniel Wood, Deputy Assistant Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Economics, and FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection Director Christopher Mufarrige, as well as five panel discussions.

FTC Workshop on Data Economy Insights Scheduled for February 26

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will hold a workshop titled “Measuring Injuries and Benefits in the Data-Driven Economy” on February 26, 2026. This event aims to delve into the measurement of consumer privacy preferences and the effects of data breaches on individuals.

The workshop is scheduled to take place from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET at the Constitution Center located at 400 7th St SW, Washington, D.C. Attendees are advised to allow extra time for security checks. Notably, the FTC has removed the requirement for registration to attend in person, making it more accessible for participants. Additionally, the event will be live-streamed, with a link to the webcast available on the FTC's website on the day of the event.

Key figures at the workshop will include FTC Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson, Deputy Assistant Director of the Bureau of Economics Daniel Wood, and Director of the Bureau of Consumer Protection Christopher Mufarrige. The event will feature five panel discussions, providing a platform for various experts to share insights on the topic.



FTC Workshop on Data Economy Insights Scheduled for February 26

The Federal Trade Commission is set to host a workshop on February 26, 2026, focusing on measuring consumer injuries and benefits in the data-driven economy.