Chairman Franken has expressed concern that the information could possibly be used for spamming or more serious issues as robbing homes and identify theft. Franken also took issue with the fact that the data might be collected from minors who happen to have iPhones.
The hearing will feature two panels, which will include testimony from Federal Trade Commission Jessica Rich and Jason Weinstein from the Department of Justice. The Apple and Google executives will follow in a second panel, along with technology policy experts.