Ed Beeson writes for NJ.com on the pending Federal Trade Commission (FTC) suit against Wyndham Worldwide alleging it engaged in “unfair and deceptive practices”—specifically, telling “customers it used ‘standard industry practices’ to protect their private information” when those steps were not appropriate, according to the FTC. Beeson notes the Wyndham case stands alone because the company is seeking dismissal on the grounds that the FTC has overstepped its authority. “Depending on the outcome, the FTC could see its enforcement efforts on cybersecurity cut back,” he writes, adding, “Or it could end up walking away with expanded powers.”
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