The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed a consent order with Everalbum, Inc. to address allegations that the company engaged in unfair and deceptive practices. The FTC claims that Everalbum misled users about the use of facial recognition technology and the deletion of user data upon account deactivation. The proposed order requires Everalbum to delete certain data and obtain user consent for processing biometric information. The order is open to public comments until February 24, 2021, after which the FTC will decide whether to make it final.
Simple Explanation
The Federal Trade Commission asked a company named Everalbum to stop doing sneaky things like using people's pictures without asking properly. They want Everalbum to promise to be honest and get permission first, but they aren’t asking the company to pay a fine.