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CFPB report highlights problems military families have experienced with digital payment apps

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On June 20, 2023, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) issued its Office of Servicemember Affairs Annual Report, which analyzes consumer complaints received from servicemembers, veterans, and their families for...more

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Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider - August 2022

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CYBERSECURITY - New York DFS Fines Robinhood $30M for “Significant” Cybersecurity Violations - The New York Department of Financial Services (DFS) announced its first ever penalty against a cryptocurrency platform...more

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Privacy Tip #333 – FTC Provides Resources to LGBTQ+ Community with “Celebrate Pride, Fight Fraud”

The Federal Trade Commission kicked off Pride Month yesterday, acknowledging that “some of the most egregious scams and abuses target the LGBTQ+ community.” The scams that those in the LGBTQ+ community experience include...more

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Privacy Tip #291 – Cryptomining Apps Offer Fake Services for a Fee

Although app platforms guard against fake apps, criminals are working hard to get around app platform rules to scam victims out of a cryptobuck. Apple and Google throw apps off their platforms if they don’t play by the rules,...more

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AD-ttorneys@law – April 2021 #2

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Will Unanimous Supremes Stem the TCPA Tide? With a ‘random’ decision, SCOTUS reshapes the landscape of telemarketing law - What a Long Strange Trip It’s Been - Back in July of last year, we offered a summary of the...more

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Wiley Consumer Protection Download (March 15, 2021)

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Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this newsletter, we analyze recent regulatory...more

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Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider - January 2021 #2

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CYBERSECURITY - Ubiquiti Notifies Customers of Breach - Ubiquiti, a manufacturer of products used for networks such as routers, webcams and mesh networks, announced this week that an unauthorized access to its systems...more

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Multimillion Charity Scam | Data Privacy Risks Of Fertility App | Lexis Settles Whistleblower Complaint

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Charities- Alleged Scammers Collected Tens of Millions of Dollars for Fake Charities- Minnesota AG Keith Ellison, New Jersey AG Gurbir Grewal, New York AG Letitia James, Virginia AG Mark Herring and the Federal Trade...more

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AD-ttorneys@law – August 2020 #4

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Consumers Sue Mobile App Maker Over Loot Boxes - Supercell singled out for creating a gambling space for youngsters - Too Old for This - We need a minute. Just a minute. Our heads are throbbing. We just got through looking at...more

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Cyber-Attacks On The Rise: COVID-19 Scams to Watch Out For

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As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds, we are witnessing countless stories of courageous men and women rising up to face the challenges and obstacles of this crisis. Unfortunately, crisis also presents opportunity for unscrupulous...more

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Privacy Tip #131 – Bryant University Women’s Summit Follow-Up

I was so honored to be a presenter at the Bryant Women’s Summit last week. It is always an incredible event and I enjoy attending every year. ...more

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Privacy Tip #101 - A Recap of our Top 10 Privacy Tips

Last week, our Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider reached a milestone—we hit our 100th privacy tip! This week, we mark that milestone with a special edition Privacy Tip: the top 10 most-viewed privacy tips. Our readers can...more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Advertising Law - April 2017 #2

Business Supply Scam Operators Banned From Telemarketing - The Federal Trade Commission banned the operators of an office supply business from telemarketing pursuant to a settlement deal in Texas federal court. In...more

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Hogan Lovells Global Payments Newsletter - January 2017

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Welcome to the Hogan Lovells Global Payments Newsletter. In this monthly publication we provide an overview of the most recent payments, regulatory and market developments from major jurisdictions around the world as well as...more

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Advertising Law - March 2016

Tech Company Settles With FTC Over Installation of Apps Without Permission - A technology company that allegedly replaced a Web browser game with a program that installed apps on mobile devices without permission has...more

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Immigration Corner: Scams Abound, Getting Acquainted with the Business Visitor, and CBP Eases Your Next U.S. Entry

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New Initiatives = New Targets for Scams - Unfortunately, where there is uncertainty, there are those who will use scams to target those individuals looking for clarity. On November 20, 2014, the President announced a...more

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