The Office of Technology will assist the FTC’s antitrust and consumer protection divisions in their investigations of company practises and the technology underpinning them. It will provide policy and research advice to FTC staff and commissioners. It will also throw a light on developing technology and industry developments that impact the FTC’s operations.
“Having employees within to handle these challenges and assist with subject matter knowledge is vital,” said FTC chief technology officer Stephanie Nguyen, who will manage the department. The organisation intends to more than treble its number of technology-focused employees from 10 to around 22.
