Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

The authorities started the investigation into Google collection practice following a 2018 Associated Press article that revealed Google “records your movements even when you explicitly tell it not to.”. Google violated state consumer protection laws by misleading consumers about its location tracking practices since at least 2014.

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Identity IQ

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

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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Identity IQ

APRIL 13, 2022

So if you see a suspicious rental ad online, report it to your state consumer protection , local law enforcement or FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center. The post How to Protect Yourself from Rental Scams appeared first on IdentityIQ written by Kristin Austin.

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Identity IQ

MAY 10, 2023

Credit Card Fraud VS. Debit Card Fraud: Are you Protected? Consumer protection laws differ in each case and knowing the differences can help to keep your accounts safe from identity theft. While there are protections for both, you can face more liability for fraudulent charges than if you’d used your credit card instead.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recently asked several buy now, pay later, or BNPL, providers for information related to some concerns it has about short-term installment plans.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2022

The GDPR provision that may keep IT security teams busiest is Article 32, which requires “a process for regularly testing, assessing and evaluating the effectiveness of technical and organizational measures for ensuring the security of the processing” of personal data. Financial Data Protection Laws.

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Centraleyes

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

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 were not enacted into law.

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Identity IQ

JULY 22, 2022

If you purchased these tickets online, but never received them or used them, then talk to a state consumer protection office. If you met the seller in person, and you know what they look like, then feel free to file a local police report. You can also rely on the Online Complaint Assistant with the Federal Trade Commission.

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Identity IQ

JULY 22, 2024

While the Federal Communications Commission recently ruled to expand the Telephone Consumer Protection Act to make it illegal to use AI-generated voice for robocalls, criminals are still going to take full advantage of this technology.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

For a deeper understanding of how cloud security fits into the broader cybersecurity landscape, explore this article. The CCPA requires businesses to provide transparency about data collection practices and allows consumers to opt out of selling their personal information.

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

The compliance verification immediately brings to mind the impact assessment pursuant to Article 35 of the GDPR. Artificial intelligence not only crosses over into data protection law, but also extends to other areas of law, such as intellectual property, competition, consumer protection, and insurance, to name but a few.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 11, 2022

“IDIQ is a leader in the identity theft protection and credit monitoring space. I am looking forward to ramping up our brand awareness efforts, reach and distribution of our industry-leading solutions that help consumers protect their identity and credit in our ever-increasing digital world.”.

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McAfee

DECEMBER 9, 2019

This concern is echoed by Article 22 of the EU Reg 2016 /679 (“GDPR”): “ The data subject shall have the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal effects concerning him or her or similarly significantly affects him or her.”.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Stay informed and aware: Keep yourself updated on the latest holiday scams and trends by reading reputable blogs , news sources, and consumer protection websites. Familiarize yourself with common red flags to recognize potential scams.

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Centraleyes

APRIL 15, 2024

Genetic Information Maryland was one of a select group of states that included genetic information in their listing of personal information categories in previous Maryland consumer protection acts. Check out our other articles on pertinent laws like California’s CPRA, Colorado’s CPA , Utah’s UCPA , and Virginia’s VCDPA.

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Because Business and Professions Code § 17206 was enacted by the voters through Proposition 64 in 2004, and cannot be amended through legislation pursuant to the California Constitution (Article II, § 10), the current penalty provision may be void.

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Because Business and Professions Code § 17206 was enacted by the voters through Proposition 64 in 2004, and cannot be amended through legislation pursuant to the California Constitution (Article II, § 10), the current penalty provision may be void.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 19, 2023

So while I was editing this podcast on self-healing operating systems, I was reminded of an article that I never finished for Fobes.com. In the Forbes article I never published, Dan said quote- “The reason that software is so inexpensive, we actually are very good at estimating development time.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 2, 2025

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

One month into his second term, President Trump’s actions to shrink the government through mass layoffs, firings and withholding funds allocated by Congress have thrown federal cybersecurity and consumer protection programs into disarray. CONSUMER PROTECTION? Image: Shutterstock. FIVE BULLETS On Feb.

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