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 proposes new restrictions on the use of children's data Security Staff January 5, 2024 The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced proposed changes to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA Rule), including ed tech.Read More
FTC bans Rite Aid from using AI facial recognition Security Staff December 20, 2023 The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) banned Rite Aid from using facial recognition technology for surveillance purposes for the next five years.Read More
FTC says financial institutions must disclose data breaches in 30 days Security Staff October 30, 2023 The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has amended the Safeguards Rule requiring non-banking financial institutions to report data breaches.Read More
What new regulation from the FTC means for businesses Boris Khazin March 24, 2023 Updated FTC regulations mean financial institutions must implement & maintain an information security program with administrative & physical defenses. Read More
Dealerships must put cybersecurity plans in place for FTC compliance Brenda Lynch February 8, 2023 With new cyberattacks emerging at a rapid rate, it's essential for auto retailers to protect their dealerships and customer data with a security plan.Read More
FTC bars GoodRx from sharing consumer information for advertising Security Staff February 7, 2023 FTC takes enforcement action against GoodRx and claims GoodRx failed to notify consumers of unauthorized disclosures of personal health information. Read More
FTC order with ed tech provider Chegg for lax security finalized Security Staff January 31, 2023 The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized an order with Chegg citing careless data security practices that exposed student and staff information.Read More
Navigating the Nebulous Legal Landscape of Cybersecurity Stephen A. Grossman, Esq. November 2, 2015 Your privacy and security policies could be deemed to be unfair and deceptive, especially if there is a data breach.Read More