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An FTC Official Speaks About the Regulation of AI Technology

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In this episode of his "Clearly Conspicuous" podcast series, "An FTC Official Speaks About the Regulation of AI Technology," consumer protection attorney Anthony DiResta dives into insights from Michael Atleson, a senior...more

The Volkov Law Group

Data Privacy Update — Keeping Up with Developments

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When it comes to data privacy and regulation of personal information, United States companies face a number of major challenges.  Compliance is not easy when you have fast-moving targets.  The single biggest cause of this...more

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FTC Announces Enforcement Action Against Global Tel*Link Corporation for Unfair Data Security Practices and Inadequate Data Breach...

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On November 16, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced an enforcement action against Global Tel*Link Corporation and two of its subsidiaries (collectively, “GTL”), which provide communications and payment services to...more

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Federal Court Unseals FTC Complaint Against Kochava Alleging Unfair Data Practices

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On November 3, a federal court in the District of Idaho unsealed an amended complaint that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) had filed in June 2023 against Kochava. The complaint alleges that Kochava engaged in unfair acts...more

Jones Day

FTC Requires Non-Bank Financial Institutions to Report Data Security Breaches Under Amended Safeguards Rule

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On Friday, October 27, the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") announced new amendments to the Safeguards Rule, requiring covered financial institutions to report certain data breaches to the FTC and reflecting its continuing...more

Woods Rogers

FTC Opens Consumer Protection Investigation of OpenAI, Creator of ChatGPT

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The Investigation - The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently opened an investigation into OpenAI, creator of ChatGPT, to determine whether the artificial intelligence company violated consumer protections laws. According...more

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FTC Commercial Data Surveillance Crack Down: Kochava Gains a Win in Data Privacy Suit

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On May 4, 2023, an Idaho federal judge ruled that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) needs stronger assertions of consumer harm in order for its data privacy suit against data broker/mobile analytics provider Kochava Inc....more

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Part 1: Privacy in 2023 – What to Expect and How to Prepare

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Privacy law compliance in the United States today demands resilience, flexibility, and responsiveness. To date, the U.S. Congress has failed to enact broadly applicable privacy standards to govern companies uniformly...more

Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP

Not What the Doctor Ordered: GoodRx to Pay $1.5 Million in FTC’s First Enforcement of the Health Breach Notification Rule

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The Federal Trade Commission earlier this month undertook an enforcement action against online pharmacy and telehealth provider GoodRx, in the latest example of the agency seriously pursuing its role as the nation’s de facto...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

The Academic Advisor - Education Law Insights, Issue 6, 2022

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Welcome to our 6th edition of The Academic Advisor - our e-newsletter focused on education law insights. In this issue, we look at a variety of topics, including a recent federal court challenge to employment options for F-1...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Update: Following Breach Notification Laws Not Enough; Must Notify Consumers and Others to Mitigate...

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced its position on breach notification:  “Regardless of whether a breach notification law applies, a breached entity that fails to disclose information to help parties...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

Unpacking the FTC’s Recent Blog Post Regarding Breach Notification

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently issued a blog post stating that a failure to disclose a data breach may be a violation of Section 5 of the FTC Act. The May 20 blog post, titled Security Beyond Prevention: The...more

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Unpacking the FTC’s Recent  Blog Post Regarding Breach Notification

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently issued a blog post stating that a failure to disclose a data breach may be a violation of Section 5 of the FTC Act. The May 20 blog post, titled Security Beyond Prevention: The...more

Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP

Abracadabra! The FTC Pulls a New Federal Breach Notice Standard out of its Hat

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On May 20, 2022, with little fanfare and just five short paragraphs, the Federal Trade Commission announced that businesses must publicly report security incidents to prevent potential harms, even if no other applicable law...more

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FTC Files Suit Against CafePress for “Data Breach Cover Up”

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a press release on March 15, 2022, stating that it was taking action against CafePress “over allegations that it failed to secure consumers’ sensitive personal data and covered up a...more

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Dechert’s Privacy & Cybersecurity Extended Forecast for 2022: Hot Today. Hotter Tomorrow!

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​​​​​Few things are certain, but it is indisputable that in 2022 data will remain big; data driven technologies will create unparalleled opportunity and risk; the frequency and sophistication of cyberattacks will shatter...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

FTC Settles Data Security Case, Continuing Trend of Requiring Comprehensive Security Programs and Third-Party Assessments

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On July 2, 2019, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a settlement with smart home products manufacturer, D-Link, regarding allegations that D-Link misrepresented the security of its wireless routers, modems, and...more

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Recent FTC Settlements Highlight Risks of Flawed Information Security Practices and Related Representations

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In a set of recent settlements, the Federal Trade Commission (the FTC or Commission) resolved charges against two companies, ClixSense and D-Link, for failing to provide reasonable security and to live up to their data...more

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FTC Litigation with D-Link Ends with Comprehensive Settlement

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In 2017, the FTC filed a complaint against D-Link Systems, Inc. (D-Link) alleging that the Taiwan-based computer networking equipment manufacturer had taken inadequate security measures which left its wireless routers and...more

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FTC and Car Dealership Software Company Reach Security Settlement

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The FTC recently settled with LightYear Dealer Technologies, maker of DealerBuilt software, over allegations that the company failed to provide adequate protection for the personal data it houses. The companies’ clients...more

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FTC Data Security Settlement with Auto Dealer Software Provider Goes Further than Ever Before - Provides Detailed Specifications...

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On June 12, 2019, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced it had reached a proposed settlement with LightYear Dealer Technologies, LLC (doing business as "DealerBuilt") over allegations that the automobile software...more

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Further Expansion of Data Security Requirements in FTC Order with LightYear Dealer Technologies

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The FTC has entered into a settlement with LightYear Dealer Technologies, doing business as DealerBuilt, a technology company that develops and sells dealer management system (DMS) software and data processing services to...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

In re LightYear Dealer Technologies d/b/a DealerBuilt

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced this week it took action against one of the B2B vendors that operate in the shadow economy largely unknown to the public. ...more

Snell & Wilmer

The Anatomy of an FTC Data Security Lawsuit

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The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) has described itself as “Your cop on the privacy beat” and a top federal regulator of consumer-facing data security practices. An example of how the FTC asserts itself when it comes to...more

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GAO Backs “Comprehensive” Privacy Legislation

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A recent report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) is recommending that Congress adopt comprehensive federal data privacy legislation. ...more

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