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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 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a proposed settlement that bars Georgia-based data broker Mobilewalla, Inc. from selling sensitive location data and collecting consumer information without proper …
FTC Restricts Mobilewalla Over Alleged Misuse of Sensitive Consumer Data Read More