Security camera firm settles allegations of lax data protection and misleading marketing practices. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has mandated that security camera company Verkada implement a comprehensive…
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Transportation Department Releases National Vehicle-To-Everything Plan
The plan outlines the implementation of road system safety through digital technology across the country. The Department of Transportation recently released its finalized plan to implement vehicle-to-everything (V2X)…
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FTC Files Brief Supporting Parents’ COPPA Lawsuit
The educational defendent has interpreted COPPA as requiring arbitration rather than court action. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed an amicus brief supporting a group of parents who…
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DOJ and FTC Sue TikTok for Child Privacy Law Violations
The agencies allege TikTok collected personal data from children without parental consent, breaching COPPA. The Department of Justice, on behalf of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), filed a…
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Commerce Department Reviews Progress of EU-U.S. Privacy Framework
Officials identify growth and record feedback after one year of implementation. The Department of Commerce took part in a joint review of the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF)…
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CFPB Director Urges Congress to Safeguard Consumer Data
Certain financial institutions have reportedly developed media relations for individually targeted marketing. Director Rohit Chopra of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has urged legislators to protect consumers…
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Justice Department Finds Company Guilty of Selling Household Data
Millions of households were included in over 100 personal data lists sold to fraud perpetrators. The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that two former employees of Epsilon Data…
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FTC Notifies BetterHelp Customers About Refund Eligibility
The company agreed to a settlement regarding the use and sharing of consumers’ health information. The Federal Trade Commissioner (FTC) announced that around 800,000 people will be receiving…
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DHS Launches National Campaign Against Online Child Exploitation
The initiative unites public and private sectors to educate, empower, and support communities against rising threats. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) introduced Know2Protect, a nationwide campaign bringing…
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House Passes FISA Renewal
House Speaker pledges to bring a separate measure to the floor that would block the U.S. from purchasing Americans’ information. The House of Representatives passed a bill to…
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