FTC bans Avast from selling browser data Security Staff February 27, 2024 The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has banned software company Avast from selling or licensing web browsing data for advertising purposes. Read More
54% of Americans would disclose their email account for a discount Security Staff February 23, 2024 A survey shows that many Americans would willingly impart identifiable data in exchange for a bargain. Read More
Trust in biometric data is declining among consumers Security Staff February 22, 2024 Confidence in biometric technology and the security of organizations that store biometric data is declining, according to a new report. Read More
FTC requires Blackbaud to delete personal data following charges Security Staff February 5, 2024 Following Federal Trade Commission (FTC) charges, Blackbaud will be required to delete any unnecessary personal data to settle data privacy claims.Read More
Data Privacy Day 2024: Security leaders share AI concerns Taelor Sutherland January 26, 2024 With the ever-changing threat landscape, Data Privacy Day looks a little different each year as technology such as artificial intelligence develops.Read More
FTC bans Texas media company from sharing location data Security Staff January 19, 2024 The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has banned Texas company InMarket Media from selling precise location data for advertising purposes.Read More
49% of organizations cite poor training as cause for privacy concerns Security Staff January 18, 2024 According to a recent data privacy report, 43% say their privacy budget is underfunded and 51% of respondents expect a decrease in budget.Read More
Alabama law firm issues data breach notification Security Staff January 12, 2024 An Alabama-based law firm announced that the company experienced a data breach affecting client information, including insurance information.Read More
FTC blocks data broker from selling information Security Staff January 12, 2024 The FTC has prohibited X-Mode Social and Outlogic from selling or sharing sensitive data to settle allegations regarding precise location data.Read More
71% of drivers consider buying older cars due to data privacy concerns Security Staff January 11, 2024 Data privacy within the automotive industry was analyzed in a report, finding that 72% of drivers are uncomfortable automakers sharing their data.Read More