On November 17, 2021, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held its confirmation hearing on FTC Commissioner nominee Alvaro Bedoya.
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FTC Recommends Steps to Protect Against Ransomware
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On November 5, 2021, the Federal Trade Commission suggested two preventative steps small businesses can take to protect against ransomware risks. This post provides a summary of the steps.…
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FTC Announces Significant Updates to GLB Safeguards Rule
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On October 27, 2021, the Federal Trade Commission announced significant amendments to the agency’s Safeguards Rule, which requires covered financial institutions to develop, implement and maintain a comprehensive information security program that complies with the Safeguards Rule’s requirements.…
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New FTC Policy Statement Targets Dark Patterns
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On October 28, 2021, the Federal Trade Commission announced the issuance of a new enforcement policy statement warning companies against using dark patterns that trick consumers into subscribing for services. The policy statement comes in response to rising complaints about deceptive sign-up tactics like unauthorized charges or impossible-to-cancel billing.…
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DOJ Announces New Cyber-Fraud Initiative and Intent to Utilize False Claims Act to Spur Compliance
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On October 6, 2021, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco announced the launch of the new Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative that will use the False Claims Act to pursue cybersecurity related fraud by government contractors and grant recipients. …
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FTC to Hold Virtual Open Meeting on October 21, 2021, on Findings From Agency’s 6(b) Orders to ISPs
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The Chair of the Federal Trade Commission, Lina M. Khan, announced that the FTC will hold a virtual open meeting on Thursday, October 21, 2021, at 1pm ET to present some findings from evidence gathered pursuant to the 2019 6(b) orders issued to six Internet Service Providers and three of their advertising affiliates regarding the parties’ privacy practices.…
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FTC Chair Appoints Senior Advisor
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On October 7, 2021, Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan appointed Olivier Sylvain as a senior advisor on rulemaking and emerging technology.…
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Democratic Lawmakers Urge FTC to Hold Companies Accountable to their Children’s Privacy Notices
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On October 8, 2021, Senator Ed Markey (D-Mass) and Representatives Kathy Castor (D-Fla) and Lori Trahan (D-Mass) penned a letter to Chair of the Federal Trade Commission Lina Khan, urging the agency to ensure that companies uphold the commitments made in their children’s privacy notices and “hold them accountable if they fail to do so.”…
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California Privacy Protection Agency Appoints First Executive Director
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On October 4, 2021, the California Privacy Protection Agency appointed Ashkan Soltani as its first Executive Director. Soltani, a former chief technologist for the Federal Trade Commission and senior advisor to the White House, began his new role on Monday.…
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Senate Commerce Committee Holds Hearings on Protecting Consumer and Children’s Privacy
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On September 29 and 30, 2021, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation convened hearings on how to better protect consumer and children’s privacy. …
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