DMA Supports ‘P2P Cyber Protection and Informed User Act’

The bill was introduced on the heels of a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announcement that the Commission had uncovered widespread data breaches occurring through the use of P2P programs. A recent FTC probe uncovered breaches of sensitive personal information involving customers and employees of nearly 100 schools, local governments, and companies. The leaked data, including health and financial data and both social security and driver’s license numbers, was found to be available on P2P file-sharing networks. In letters to each organization, the FTC warned that such security breaches could lead to identity fraud or theft and recommended a review of security policies and practices.