Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

As a result, these enormous IT infrastructures are extremely challenging to govern and secure. Additionally, in some geographies Telecoms are tightly coupled with critical government infrastructure operations. These large subscriber bases in turn generate massive data volumes.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 11, 2022

The second suit claims that TikTok violated consumer protection laws by not disclosing that China has access to sensitive user data. TikTok is a wolf in sheep's clothing," court documents read, echoing what Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr said about TikTok back in July.

Consumer Protection 98

Consumer Protection Risk Government Cybersecurity 98

Hot for Security

JANUARY 29, 2021

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has released information on scammers impersonating the agency, warning the public that the criminals operate a spoofed website to trick consumers into disclosing financial information, with a tantalizing promise of instant cash.

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Scams Identity Theft Social Engineering Consumer Protection 97

Security Affairs

APRIL 9, 2020

The Australian government will use any means to crack down on cybercriminals exploiting the coronavirus outbreak, including hacking back. The option chosen by the Australian government for cracking down on scammers exploiting the Coronavirus pandemic is raising a debate in the cybersecurity community.

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Hacking Consumer Protection Advertising Government 115

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

MAY 19, 2017

On May 15, 2017, the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a new report entitled “Internet of Things: Status and implications of an […].

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Internet Internet Government Accountability 40

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Paxton also alleges that the social media platform engaged in deceptive acts, breaking the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Consumer Protection Act (DTPA). Paxton doesn’t see Facebook’s face recognition technology as a means to protect its user’s identities.

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Artificial Intelligence Consumer Protection Technology Media 102

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

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. Popular Security Software Came Under Relentless NSA and GCHQ Attacks.

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Centraleyes

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

California – A 127: State Government California’s A 127 focuses on the California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act and the California Children’s Data Protection Working Group. Delaware – H 154: Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act Delaware’s H 154 focuses on personal data privacy and consumer protection.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Through its comprehensive study, it evaluates companies in three major categories: a company’s consumer protection, data and site security and adherence to responsible privacy practice. The Online Trust and Honor Roll Audit is the only independent online trust benchmark study. SiteLock can detect malware the minute it hits.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

As a result, these enormous IT infrastructures are extremely challenging to govern and secure. Additionally, in some geographies Telecoms are tightly coupled with critical government infrastructure operations. These large subscriber bases in turn generate massive data volumes.

Encryption 62

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 13, 2020

Benjamin Powell, Staff Attorney with Consumer Watchdog, calls it "false promises.". The non-profit consumer advocacy group just announced that it is suing Zoom Video Communications, Inc for violating the District of Columbia Consumer Protection Procedures Act (DCCPPA), which prohibits unlawful trade practices and false advertising.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Government agencies don’t make endorsements necessarily but they’re identifying security ratings as a cyber risk metric. CISA focuses on critical infrastructure, which includes a number of sectors such as health care and energy and transportation and includes the government. A rating is more than just a number.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Wednesday’s enforcement action represents a much firmer stance from the FTC compared to the settlement it reached in 2019 , when the government agency refrained from even using the term “stalkerware” and it focused more on lacking cybersecurity protections within the apps it investigated, not on the privacy invasions that were allowed.

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Surveillance Mobile Manufacturing Consumer Protection 91

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Having heard 40 witnesses ranging from CRTC counsel and enforcement staff, to small and large businesses and business associations, to consumer protection and privacy experts, the Committee made a strong call for clearer legislation, guidance, and compliance decisions. …

Consumer Protection 49

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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.

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Data privacy Encryption Data breaches Insurance 141

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. And even those only protect consumers from some of the harms, and only those suffered after Equifax admitted to the breach. Before the. Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 16, 2022

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. Informing customers.

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Centraleyes

JANUARY 15, 2024

By late 2022, the federal government and 29 states were playing the game, with even more getting in line. On January 8, 2024, New Jersey achieved a significant milestone by passing the comprehensive data protection bill, Senate Bill 332 (SB 332), marking its entry as the 13th state in the U.S.

Data privacy 52

Data privacy Advertising Data collection Government 52

Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Enacted in May 2018, the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act rolls back some of the restrictions placed on banks in the wake of the Great Recession of the last decade. Unsurprisingly, the bureaus’ use of the term credit lock has confused many consumers; this was almost certainly by design.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 25, 2022

MSF said the personal information involved in this incident may have included name, date of birth, government-issued identification numbers (e.g., SSN or DLN), bank account number and routing number, home address, email address, phone number and other general loan information. A portion of the Jan.

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Pen Test Partners

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

These penalties are not nominal; they are designed to incentivise compliance and reflect the seriousness with which the UK government views the security of connectable products. Conclusion The PSTI Act and regulations are a significant step forward in protecting consumers and end users from cyber harm.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

The first notification I received was from a large federal organization which, ironically, handles the security investigations for government clearances. For end users and consumers, protection against data breaches is difficult as we all now trust others to be good stewards of our personal details.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 27, 2020

For example, only recently did the three major consumer reporting bureaus allow all U.S. “We’ve done a good job in educating the public that anyone can be victim of identity theft, and in compelling our infrastructure to provide robust consumer protection and risk minimization processes that are more uniform,” she said.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 18, 2021

By significantly strengthening the FTC's enforcement capabilities, establishing uniform national rules for the digital economy, and ensuring businesses focus on protecting consumers' most sensitive information, this legislation would boost consumer protection without sacrificing innovation.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

The surveillance regime the UK government has built seriously undermines our freedom,” Megan Golding, a lawyer speaking for privacy advocates, stated. We’re talking about an enormously powerful surveillance capability that no government has ever had in the history of humanity,” Stanley says. Marquez, the Robbie.AI

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Centraleyes

MARCH 4, 2024

Instead, the focus is expected to be on targeted measures such as funding AI research and ensuring AI child safety, reflecting a nuanced approach to navigating the complexities of AI governance. As AI continues to reshape industries and societies, the regulatory landscape evolves in tandem.

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Artificial Intelligence Government Consumer Protection Risk 52

Identity IQ

DECEMBER 6, 2023

To verify the legitimacy of a charity , you can research its website and look for outside assessments from third-party charity reviewers and government websites. Stay informed and aware: Keep yourself updated on the latest holiday scams and trends by reading reputable blogs , news sources, and consumer protection websites.

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

In his remarks on January 28, the Colorado AG outlined his office’s priorities when it comes to drafting these rules, and added additional topics, including: Privacy notices and addressing “dark patterns”; Processes for requests to access and correction; and Auditing and data protection assessments.

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

DECEMBER 4, 2013

The Government of Canada announced today that most of CASL’s provisions […]. Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) has been a long time coming.

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

JULY 3, 2012

In a press release entitled “Harper Government Says No to Fees on Memory Cards”, Minister of Industry Christian Paradis announced the […].

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Government Consumer Protection 40

Adam Levin

JANUARY 2, 2020

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) requires businesses to inform state residents if their data is being monetized as well as to provide them with a clearly stated means of opting out from the collection of their data and/or having it deleted. California’s groundbreaking privacy law went into effect January 1, 2020.

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Insurance Cybersecurity Consumer Protection Government 113

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

This ostensibly would include employees of businesses, individuals who enter into commercial transactions with other businesses, and non-consumers of particular business. The CCPA governs how businesses treat “consumer” “personal information.” What Is Covered?

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Financial institutions deal with a bevy of regulations that govern data protection and with stringent new regulations (such as the California Consumer Protection Act coming January 1), compliance is top of mind. Being “in compliance” doesn’t necessarily equate to full data protection. Compliance v.

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

This ostensibly would include employees of businesses, individuals who enter into commercial transactions with other businesses, and non-consumers of particular business. The CCPA governs how businesses treat “consumer” “personal information.” What Is Covered?

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Internet Internet Education Consumer Protection 58

Threatpost

AUGUST 13, 2020

The video-conferencing specialist has yet to roll out full encryption, but it says it's working on it.

Encryption 127

Encryption Consumer Protection Advertising Mobile 127

The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

This directive significantly increases the penalties associated with misleading promotions, fake reviews and aggressive door-to-door selling, in order to strengthen consumer protection, especially for those who shop online. Governments and regulators around the world strive to maintain fair and efficient market conditions.

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Schneier on Security

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

It falls upon lawmakers to create laws that protect consumers. While the US government is largely absent in this area of consumer protection, the state of California has recently stepped in and started regulating the Internet of Things, or "IoT" devices sold in the state­and the effects will soon be felt worldwide.

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