FTC prohibits data brokers from selling Americans’ location data Jordyn Alger December 11, 2024 Two data brokers have been banned from collecting and selling the sensitive, private location data of Americans. Read More
FTC orders Marriott to implement information security program Security Staff December 9, 2024 The FTC will require Marriott and its subsidiary Starwood Hotels & Resorts to implement an information security program following three data breaches.Read More
FTC investigates video streaming and social media for data collection Security Staff September 20, 2024 A report found that companies collected and could indefinitely retain troves of data, including information from data brokers, and about both users and non-users of their platforms. Read More
FTC cites Verkada for alleged CAN-SPAM violations Security Staff September 5, 2024 The FTC will require security camera firm Verkada to develop and implement a comprehensive information security program.Read More
FTC works on AI fraud prevention Security Staff August 13, 2024 The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is working on protections against artificial intelligence (AI) based fraud.Read More
FTC approves lawsuit against TikTok for violating COPPA Security Staff August 8, 2024 On behalf of the FTC, the Department of Justice sued video-sharing platform TikTok with violating the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act.Read More
FTC bans NGL from offering AI app to minors Security Staff July 17, 2024 The FTC and the LA DA’s office allege that NGL actively marketed their service to kids despite being aware of the harms from similar services.Read More
FTC finds that government impersonation scam payments doubled in 2023 Security Staff June 28, 2024 New Federal Trade Commission (FTC) data reveals that government impersonation scammers are targeting consumers for payments in cash.Read More
Best Buy was the top most impersonated brand in 2023 Security Staff May 30, 2024 The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released data on which brands were most often impersonated by scammers, and which scams were the most costly.Read More
FTC issues refunds to Ring customers following privacy settlement Security Staff April 25, 2024 The FTC issues refunds after a settlement with Ring over charges the company allowed employees and contractors to access consumers’ private videos.Read More