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Student Sues Whiteworth University for Ransomware Attack

CyberSecurity Insiders

A student of Whitworth University has brought a class action against the university for not keeping student and staff data safe from a ransomware attack that occurred in 2022. The legal case was slapped against the institute for causing unnecessary anxiety over the loss of privacy and about potential abuse of the data.

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Google will pay $29.5M to settle two lawsuits over its location tracking practices

Security Affairs

I am proud of how the exceptional lawyers and professionals in my office have creatively applied the District’s strong consumer protection laws to set the standard nationally and provide users far greater control of their personal information.”. Racine (@AGKarlRacine) December 30, 2022. — AG Karl A. — AG Karl A.

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Major Banks Under Fire for Refusing Reimbursements to Victims of Online Payment Scams

Identity IQ

As online payment scams become increasingly prevalent, victims have raised significant concerns about consumer protection and financial security. The increase in online payment scams, particularly those involving Zelle, has led to significant financial losses for consumers. Key Takeaways Major U.S.

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California Privacy Agency Enforcement, CCPA Rulemaking, and CIPA Reform

SecureWorld News

1: 2022-cv-07465 (April 17, 2025, N.D. Peters, Ali Bloom, and Chirag H. Patel There is never a boring moment in California privacy law, and these past weeks have been no exception. Thus, the dissemination or disclosure of additional information may lead to a different outcome on standing. 'In Prudential Financial Inc.

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An Introduction to the Hawaii Consumer Privacy Protection Act

Centraleyes

2021 Hawaii Privacy Bills HB125 (Enacted into Law) In 2021, the Governor of Hawai‘i signed into law (HB125) the Uniform Employee and Student Online Privacy Protection Act creating additional protections for student privacy, and this time imposing liability directly on educational institutions. They are listed below.

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News alert: Vaultinum rolls out ‘Timestamping’ solution to enhance promotional price transparency

The Last Watchdog

Among other uses, Vaultinum’s Timestamping solution will enable companies to demonstrate their compliance with the EU Omnibus Directive (28/05/2022), promoting price transparency and fair consumer practices. London, 14 Nov. The text provides for heavy fines and even imprisonment for companies that do not ensure strict compliance.

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PSD2 Regulation and Compliance

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

PSD2 Regulation and Compliance josh.pearson@t… Wed, 09/04/2024 - 23:44 The PSD2 directive is a cornerstone of payment legislation in Europe, designed to enhance consumer protection, foster innovation, and create a more integrated and secure European payment landscape. Initially, PSD2 was set to take full effect on September 14, 2019.

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