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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized an order against Global Tel*Link Corp., a prison communications provider, and two of its subsidiaries. The FTC charges that the …
FTC Finalizes Order Against Prison Communications Provider for Data Breach Read More
Blackbaud settlement with FTC mandates data deletion and comprehensive security measures to safeguard consumers. Learn more about the charges and the massive data breach.
Federal Trade Commission Holds Blackbaud Inc. Accountable for Security Lapses Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has yet again extended its review period for an application submitted by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) and two tech firms, …
FTC Extends Review of ESRB’s Facial Age Estimation Tech: What It Means for Entertainment Software Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has prohibited InMarket Media from dealing in consumer location data — unless it has the explicit consent of the involved parties. This …
FTC Draws a Line in the Sand on Unauthorized Location Data Sales: The Landmark InMarket Case Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has agreed to participate in the Global Cooperation Arrangement for Privacy Enforcement (Global CAPE). This international multilateral arrangement will bolster the FTC’s …
FTC Joins Global Privacy Enforcement Initiative: A New Era for Data Protection Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina M. Khan recently announced the tentative agenda for an upcoming open Commission meeting, set to take place virtually on Thursday, January 18, …
FTC Announces Key Agenda Items for Upcoming Open Commission Meeting Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated a claims process for consumers who had their Social Security numbers exposed in a significant data breach involving online merchandise …
FTC Launches Claims Process for Victims of CafePress Data Breach Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a landmark ruling, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken decisive action against data broker X-Mode Social and its successor, Outlogic, forbidding both entities from further …
FTC Clamps Down on Trafficking of Sensitive Location Data Read More
The Federal Trade Commission recently approved an amendment to the Safeguards Rule that would require non-banking institutions to report certain data breaches and other security events to the agency.
New FTC Amendment: Non-Banking Financial Institutions Now Required to Report Data Breaches Impacting 500+ Users Read More