Malwarebytes

JANUARY 31, 2023

The European Commission has been looking at retail websites to see if they're misleading consumers with "dark patterns". The Commission, along with the national consumer protection authorities of 23 EU member states, plus Norway and Iceland, have released the results of their screening of online shops. Spoiler: Yes, they are.

Consumer Protection

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 2, 2019

“In the wake of this egregious bug that put the privacy of New Yorkers at risk, I support this investigation by the Attorney General into this serious consumer rights issue and direct the Division of Consumer Protection to help in any way possible,” Governor Cuomo announced. “We Pierluigi Paganini.

Consumer Protection

Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 15, 2022

If it happens, the move will bring both increased freedom and increased security risks. The Digital Markets Act puts an end to the ever-increasing dominance of Big Tech companies," said Andreas Schwab, an Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee of the Parliament rapporteur. New laws, new risks.

Marketing

The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 13, 2021

These have been used by advertising networks to retarget the user across multiple touchpoints on the web. Regulations such as the California Consumer Protection Act (CCPA) in the US and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the EU address this, particularly when personally identified information ( PII ) is involved.

eCommerce

Centraleyes

AUGUST 28, 2024

SB 205, the Colorado AI Act, is a pioneering effort to establish a regulatory framework for AI systems, particularly those classified as “high-risk.” ” This legislation aims to protect consumers from the potential harms of AI by imposing strict requirements on developers and deployers of high-risk AI systems.

Artificial Intelligence

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2022

See the Top Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Tools. Financial Data Protection Laws. financial data must comply with consumer-protection laws such as the Electronics Fund Transfer Act (EFTA) and a litany of regulations enforced by the SEC (such as Sarbanes-Oxley), CFTC, FISMA, and other financial regulatory bodies.

Data privacy

Centraleyes

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Consumers gain rights such as: Accessing their data to understand what is collected and how it is used. Opting out of data sales or targeted advertising based on their personal data. Being compliant with the IDPA offers several benefits: Consumer Trust : Demonstrating a commitment to privacy can strengthen relationships with customers.

Consumer Protection

Centraleyes

APRIL 15, 2024

Consumer Rights and Sensitive Data MODPA grants Maryland consumers various rights, including access to their personal data, correction, deletion, and data portability. Consumer Rights and Sensitive Data MODPA grants Maryland consumers various rights, including access to their personal data, correction, deletion, and data portability.

Data privacy

Centraleyes

JANUARY 15, 2024

Consumer Rights The Act grants consumers several rights over their personal data, including the right to confirm processing, access, correct inaccuracies, delete, and obtain a portable copy of their data. Enforcement: Who Oversees Compliance?

Data privacy

Centraleyes

JUNE 10, 2024

Portability: Consumers can obtain a copy of their data in a portable and, to the extent technically feasible, readily usable format. Opt-Out: Consumers have the right to opt out of the sale of their personal data or targeted advertising. What are the requirements for the Utah Consumer Privacy Act?

Data collection

Identity IQ

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Be wary of these common travel scams: Fraudulent travel deals: Scammers may advertise unrealistically low prices for travel packages or accommodations. Many retailers offer secure delivery options, such as in-store pickup or lockers, which help reduce the risk of porch piracy. These deals often involve fake websites or hidden fees.

Scams

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

From data mapping to cybersecurity risk assessments, our team is well suited to prepare your business for compliance in a way that remains flexible to the extent the law changes further prior to its January 1, 2020 implementation date. [1] Those amendments were the subject of a contentious battle between interested stakeholders.

Government

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

From data mapping to cybersecurity risk assessments, our team is well suited to prepare your business for compliance in a way that remains flexible to the extent the law changes further prior to its January 1, 2020 implementation date. [1] Those amendments were the subject of a contentious battle between interested stakeholders.

Internet

Schneier on Security

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Hearing on "Securing Consumers' Credit Data in the Age of Digital Commerce". Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection. The Equifax breach was a serious security breach that puts millions of Americans at risk. And in 2014, the company reported yet another security breach of consumer information.

Computers and Electronics

Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Temu has been accused of a number of infringements on its platform against European Union (EU) consumer law. The Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) Network of national consumer authorities and the European Commission teamed up for a coordinated ongoing investigation into Temu and its practices. Pressure selling.

Consumer Protection