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Many data brokers are failing to register with state consumer protection agencies

Malwarebytes

Hundreds of data brokers haven’t registered with state consumer protection agencies, according to The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) and Privacy Rights Clearinghouse (PRC). They then sell the data on, for example, for background checks or marketing purposes.

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Robocall Legal Advocate Leaks Customer Data

Krebs on Security

The Blacklist Alliance provides technologies and services to marketing firms concerned about lawsuits under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), a 1991 law that restricts the making of telemarketing calls through the use of automatic telephone dialing systems and artificial or prerecorded voice messages.

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Your location or browsing habits could lead to price increases when buying online

Malwarebytes

In July 2024, the FTC requested information from eight companies offering surveillance pricing products and services that incorporate data about consumers characteristics and behavior. But, needless to say, surveillance pricing can have serious consequences, not only for our privacy, but also for fair competition and for consumer protection.

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Legal Zero-Days: How Old Laws Became a Novel Loss Generator

SecureWorld News

[RELATED: The Pixel Lawsuits Aren't About Pixels ] Plaintiffs are bringing claims under wiretap laws passed in the 1960s, privacy statutes from the early days of home video, and consumer protection provisions that predate modern web architecture. A privacy policy that hasn't kept up with what the marketing team is actually doing.

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New IoT Security Regulations

Schneier on Security

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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LifeLock Bug Exposed Millions of Customer Email Addresses

Krebs on Security

Identity theft protection firm LifeLock — a company that’s built a name for itself based on the promise of helping consumers protect their identities online — may have actually exposed customers to additional attacks from ID thieves and phishers. million customer accounts.

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AI Regulation in Finance: Steering the Future with Consumer Protection at the Helm

Centraleyes

The AI revolution in finance presents numerous opportunities and, simultaneously, the potential for many risks , specifically regarding consumer protection. Financial institutions must emphasize trust-building measures by preserving data privacy and consumer protection to mitigate risk in AI systems. and investor doubts.