On December 21, 2015, the Federal Trade Commission announced software company Oracle Corporation has agreed to settle FTC charges that accused the company of misrepresenting the security of its software updates.
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FTC Launches Data Security Initiative
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On June 30, 2015, the Federal Trade Commission announced its new “Start With Security” initiative, which will provide businesses with information on data security and how to protect consumer information.
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FTC to Host Workshop on Cross-Device Tracking
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On November 16, 2015, the FTC will host a workshop in Washington, D.C., to examine the practice of cross-device tracking. …
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GAO Testimony Highlights Risks and Inconsistent Privacy Practices of Companies That Obtain Geolocation Data
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On June 4, 2014, the U.S. Government Accountability Office testified before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology and the Law to discuss its findings regarding companies’ use and sharing of consumer location data and the associated privacy risks.
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FTC Seeks Privacy Protection for Personal Information in Bankruptcy Proceeding
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On May 23, 2014, the Federal Trade Commission announced that the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection sent a letter to the court overseeing an education technology company’s bankruptcy proceedings, to warn that the proposed sale of the company’s assets (which includes personal information collected from students) raises privacy concerns. …
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FTC Notifies Facebook, WhatsApp of Privacy Obligations in Light of Proposed Acquisition
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On April 10, 2014, the FTC announced that the Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection had notified Facebook and WhatsApp, reminding both companies of their obligation to honor privacy statements made to consumers in connection with Facebook’s proposed acquisition of WhatsApp.
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FTC Announces 3.5 Million Dollar Settlement for Alleged FCRA Violations
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On January 16, 2014 the Federal Trade Commission announced a settlement with TeleCheck Services, Inc., and its affiliated debt-collection entity, TRS Recovery Services, Inc. The settlement stems from allegations that the defendants violated various provisions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, including requirements concerning the accuracy of consumer reports and dispute investigation and resolution procedures.
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FTC Workshop on The Internet of Things
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On November 19, 2013, the Federal Trade Commission held a workshop in Washington, D.C. to discuss “The Internet of Things: Privacy and Security in a Connected World.” This blog post provides a summary of presentations and topics discussed during the workshop.
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FTC Files Complaint Against Medical Testing Lab for Exposing Consumers’ Personal Data
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On August 29, 2013, the Federal Trade Commission announced that it filed a complaint against LabMD, Inc. for failing to protect consumers’ personal data by exposing documents containing names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, health insurance information and bank account information on a P2P file-sharing network.
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Jessica Rich Named FTC Director of Consumer Protection
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On June 17, 2013, the FTC announced that Chairwoman Edith Ramirez appointed Jessica Rich to be the next Director of the Bureau of Consumer Protection.
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