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Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Security and Privacy Controls

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FTC’s Enforcement Action Against Avast Signals Increased Focus on Consumer Web Data

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has been actively flexing its authority as a privacy regulator in recent months. The agency has been especially focused on identifying data practices it views to be “unfair”, thereby...more

Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP

Are You Using AI to Process Consumer Information? Revisit Your Privacy Policy First!

What is a Privacy Policy? A company’s privacy policy details its commitments regarding the handling and use of consumer data. The policy must explicitly define the company’s practices for collecting, storing, processing, and...more

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Data Protection and Privacy Concerns for the Gaming Industry

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) eyes are on the gaming industry and the potential harm consumers may suffer from data security and privacy concerns....more

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Embracing Data Privacy to Drive Business Growth with Aihong Yu, Chief Privacy Counsel of CDK Global

In this episode of On Record PR, Gina Rubel goes on record with Aihong Yu, Chief Privacy Counsel of CDK Global, to discuss how embracing privacy and security measures…...more

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Work From Home Cybersecurity Basics: General Tips from the FTC (United States)

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With the Covid-19 Pandemic forcing more employees than ever before to work from home (“WFH”), businesses face new and different data privacy and security risks. This change is not lost on U.S. regulators, but it does not mean...more

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Global Pandemic Response Communications and Information Sharing

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What Every Company Needs to Know Now About the Regulatory Guidance and Industry Trends on Privacy and Security for COVID-19 Health Data Collection, Disclosure and Work at Home - Companies worldwide are scrambling to...more

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Interactive Council Newsletter: Privacy Report: FTC Revisits COPPA

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Equifax to Pay up to $700 Million as Part of Settlement for 2017 Data Breach - Equifax has agreed to pay at least $575 million, and potentially up to $700 million, as part of a global settlement with the FTC, the CFPB, and...more

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Facebook’s settlements with the Federal Government - Key takeaways for all companies to consider

On July 24, 2019, both the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced landmark settlements with Facebook. The agreements were significant not only because of the hefty fines...more

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Dipping Your Toes into the Cool Waters of Consumer Devices? Complying with Key Personal Data Regulations Will Be Your Life Raft

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Connected devices, or what is referred to as the “consumer internet of things” is big business right now. Consumers want to “talk” to their devices throughout their home wherever they are, and some organizations’ business...more

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With More Than 8 Billion Things, Where Are the IoT Privacy Laws?

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No one knows for sure how many "things" are connected to the Internet, but the Federal Trade Commission reported last year that it was more than 8 billion, and that it would exceed 20 billion by the end of 2020! Astonishing...more

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4 Questions to Consider When Dealing With Children’s Data in the US

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The FTC and many state attorneys general aggressively monitor apps, websites, and internet-connected products for COPPA compliance. In the United States, collecting data directly from children under 13 years of age is...more

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FTC Hearings Discuss the State of Data Security in the 21st Century

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Ninth hearing on Competition and Consumer Protection in the 21st century highlights challenges of addressing persistent threats to data security. On December 11 and 12, the Federal Trade Commission (the FTC or the...more

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Privacy Due Diligence In A Merger Or Acquisition

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The FTC can hold an acquirer responsible for the bad data privacy practices of a company that it acquires. Evaluating a target’s data privacy practices, however, can be daunting and complicated by the fact that many “data”...more

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Internet of Things

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Regulating the Internet of Things (“IoT”) is a highly debated topic because it is hard for lawmakers to keep up with evolving technology. Simply put, IoT refers to a system of connected devices that can retain, analyze, and...more

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GDPR-like Privacy Protection Is Coming to U.S.

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The state of California recently passed privacy legislation that imposes stringent requirements on organizations that collect personal information from California residents. The California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA)...more

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Eleventh Circuit LabMD Decision Significantly Restrains FTC's Remedial Powers in Data Security and Privacy Actions

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit recently released its highly anticipated decision in the long-running case pitting the now-defunct medical laboratory LabMD against the Federal Trade Commission (FTC),...more

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Autonomous Vehicles – Data Privacy Issues

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In the next five years we will see more and more self-driving vehicles, or autonomous vehicles, hit the market. An “autonomous vehicle” is a vehicle capable of navigating roadways and interpreting traffic-control devices...more

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What's Old Is New Again: FTC Takes Rare Step of Withdrawing and Reissuing Expanded Data Security Settlement with Uber in Light of...

On April 12, 2018, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it was withdrawing its proposed August 2017 privacy and data security settlement with Uber Technologies and issuing a new and expanded proposed settlement....more

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FTC Announces Settlement with PayPal for Alleged FTC Act and GLBA Violations by Venmo

On February 27, 2018, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it had reached an agreement with PayPal to settle allegations that its peer-to-peer payment service, Venmo, engaged in deceptive acts and practices and...more

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FTC Brings First-Ever “Connected” Toys Privacy and Data Security Case; US, Canada, and Hong Kong Privacy Regulators Coordinate...

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On January 8, 2018, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) brought its first-ever privacy and data security case involving Internet-connected toys. VTech Electronics Limited and its US subsidiary (VTech), maker of...more

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Client Alert: FTC Gives Guidance in Slaying the Data Breach Dragon

The FTC has recently provided specific guidance on what it considers appropriate data breach protection activity by financial institutions. Such guidance came by virtue of a proposed consent order, dated August 29, 2017,...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Key New Takeaways from Uber’s Privacy and Data Security Settlement with the FTC

On August 15, 2017, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it had reached an agreement with Uber Technologies to settle allegations that the ride-sharing company had deceived consumers by failing to live up to its...more

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Connecting the Dots: Key Developments and Best Practices for Evaluating Privacy and Security Risks in IoT Investments

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The market for internet-connected devices (often referred to as the Internet of Things, or IoT) is growing rapidly. Investment in this burgeoning space can be attractive, and according to research firm IDC, the worldwide...more

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Cybersecurity Lessons from the United States: A Guide for Directors and Officers

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The recent global ransomware attack (WannaCry) was yet another reminder of the increased threat posed by cyber breaches. While cybersecurity attacks are inevitable, organizations (and their directors and officers) may still...more

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Federal Trade Commission Delivers Cross-Device Tracking Report Recommendations

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The U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) office recently published the Cross-Device Tracking: An FTC Staff Report. It provides an interesting look behind the curtains of the current operations in cross-device data tracking...more

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