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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued claim forms to nearly 3.7 million consumers impacted by deceptive marketing practices tied to antivirus software sold by Avast.
Your Privacy Sold? FTC Forces Avast to Pay $16.5M for Data Misuse—Find Out If You’re Eligible Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reached a $20 million settlement with Cognosphere Pte. Ltd., the developer behind the popular game Genshin Impact, over allegations that the …
FTC Finalizes $20 Million Settlement Over Genshin Impact Loot Box Practices Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated its first enforcement action involving connected vehicle data, alleging that General Motors (GM) and its subsidiary OnStar collected and sold …
FTC Takes Action Against GM and OnStar for Alleged Data Privacy Violations Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized significant amendments to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA), introducing stricter requirements to safeguard children’s personal data and providing parents …
Your Child’s Online Privacy at Risk? FTC’s Game-Changing COPPA Rules Put Parents Back in Control! Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reached a settlement with GoDaddy, requiring the web hosting giant to implement a robust information security program after alleged security lapses led …
FTC Slaps GoDaddy with Stricter Security Measures After Costly Data Breaches Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized a sweeping order against data broker Mobilewalla Inc., restricting its ability to collect and sell sensitive consumer location data. This decision …
FTC Takes Bold Action Against Mobilewalla for Selling Sensitive Location Data Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a final order prohibiting Gravy Analytics and its subsidiary Venntel from unlawfully collecting, using, and selling sensitive consumer location data. This …
FTC Cracks Down on Location Data Misuse: Gravy Analytics and Venntel Face Major Ban Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized an order requiring Marriott International, Inc. and its subsidiary, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide LLC, to implement stringent data security …
FTC Finalizes Order Against Marriott and Starwood Over Data Breaches Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has begun distributing nearly $500,000 in payments to consumers harmed by deceptive financial practices employed by home security company Vivint Smart Homes, Inc. …
FTC Distributes Refunds to Victims of Vivint Smart Homes’ Credit Misuse Scandal Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a proposed settlement against Virginia-based data brokers Gravy Analytics Inc. and its subsidiary Venntel Inc. for unlawfully collecting, selling, and using …
FTC Acts Against Gravy Analytics and Venntel Over Misuse of Sensitive Data Read More