Fourteen Russian nationals were indicted for fraud and fraud conspiracy. The Department of Justice (DOJ) unsealed three separate federal jurisdictions, revealing that 14 Russian nationals have been indicted…
Read MorePrivacy
DOD Launches Website on Unidentified Anomalies
All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office provides reporting tools, resolved UAP cases, and other resources. The Department of Defense has introduced a website dedicated to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office…
Read MoreFTC Charges Experian Over Unsolicited Email Violations
Consumers were not provided with an opt-out for marketing communications. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reported that California-based Experian Consumer Services (ECS), also known as ConsumerInfo.com, has been…
Read MoreCongressman Says FBI Warned Him About Chinese Hack of Emails
Bureau states that a hack on Microsoft compromised political and personal information. U.S. Representative Don Bacon of Illinois said that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) informed him…
Read MoreFTC and HHS Warn Health Providers of Privacy Risks
Online tracking technology poses a risk to telehealth websites and mobile apps. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for…
Read MoreSenators Query USDA About Chinese Biotech Firm
Senators express concern over competition and data security. A group of senators including Roger Marshall of Kansas, Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee, Marco Rubio of Florida, and Susan Collins…
Read MoreEU Confirms Recognition of EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework
The system provides data privacy that facilitates transatlantic commerce. The European Union (EU) officially confirmed the adequacy of the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF), approving it for use…
Read MoreFTC Charges Genetic Testing Firm for Deceptive Practices
The company also stored data insecurely and experienced breaches. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has charged genetic testing firm, 1Health.io, formerly known as Vitagene, for violations including not securing…
Read MoreFTC Announces Settlement in Microsoft COPPA Violations
Company to pay $20 million and strengthen privacy for minors on Xbox platform. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has stated that Microsoft will pay a $20 million settlement…
Read MoreFTC Orders Tech Provider to Stop Gathering Student Data
Edmodo found to be violating protections to children’s information. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has ordered education technology provider Edmodo to halt the collection of unnecessary personal data…
Read More