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Enforcement Actions Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA)

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More Wiggle Room for White Hat Hackers?

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On May 19, 2022, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced significant clarifications to its policy on charging Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (“CFAA”) violations that give some comfort to cyber security consultants who...more

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Settlement in Plaid Fintech Data Case

On August 5, 2021, a proposed class action settlement was reached in the closely-watched privacy action against fintech services company Plaid Inc. (“Plaid”).  The settlement features a $58 million settlement fund and certain...more

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Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider - June 2021 #2

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CYBERSECURITY - Another Win for Justice Department: Slilpp Marketplace Takedown - People always ask me if law enforcement is having any luck in combatting cyber criminals. Let me be clear: it is a very tough job to take...more

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CFPB Sues Credit Repair Company for Misleading Claims and Illegal Fees

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On September 22, 2016, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California against a credit repair company for allegedly making misleading...more

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CFPB Files Action Against Credit Repair Company, Seeking Injunction and Penalties

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On September 23, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced that it filed suit against a credit repair company in the United States District Court for the Central District of California, for alleged violations...more

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FTC, Florida AG File Action to Stop Alleged Telemarketing Debt Relief Scam Targeting Seniors

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Florida Attorney General (AG) have jointly filed a complaint in a Florida federal court against several companies and their individual owners alleging that the defendants engaged in...more

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