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CafePress faces $500,000 fine for data breach cover up

Malwarebytes

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced that it took action against online customized merchandise platform CafePress over allegations that it failed to secure consumers’ sensitive personal data and covered up a major breach. CafePress is a popular online custom T-shirt and merchandise retailer.

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Cybersecurity Report: June 29, 2015

SiteLock

US to Raise Breach of Government Records at Talks with China. This Monday, The United States began the annual security talks with China and an official said that the US government representative would raise directly the major data breach at OPM during the discussion. Follow the SiteLock blog for the latest cybersecurity news.

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California Court Interprets E-Mail Addresses under the Song-Beverly Act

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

One of the most interesting and important developments in retail privacy cases is a recent unpublished decision, Capp v. Nordstrom. […].

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The Good, Bad, And The Ugly: Key Takeaways From California’s New Privacy Law

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

Thus, if a business encrypts the personal information of the consumer, and that information is stolen, there will be no private right of action under the CCPA. Those amendments were the subject of a contentious battle between interested stakeholders. That does not mean, however, that the business would be completely off the hook.

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The Good, Bad, And The Ugly: Key Takeaways From California’s New Privacy Law

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

Thus, if a business encrypts the personal information of the consumer, and that information is stolen, there will be no private right of action under the CCPA. Those amendments were the subject of a contentious battle between interested stakeholders. That does not mean, however, that the business would be completely off the hook.

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IRS Warns About New Cyber Scam Targeting Taxpayers

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

Protect Personal Data. Shop at reputable online retailers. Do not click on links or download attachments from unknown or suspicious emails. Don’t routinely carry Social Security cards and make sure tax records are secure. Treat personal information like cash – don’t leave it lying around.

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