FTC bans Texas media company from sharing location data Security Staff January 19, 2024 The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has banned Texas company InMarket Media from selling precise location data for advertising purposes.Read More
49% of organizations cite poor training as cause for privacy concerns Security Staff January 18, 2024 According to a recent data privacy report, 43% say their privacy budget is underfunded and 51% of respondents expect a decrease in budget.Read More
Alabama law firm issues data breach notification Security Staff January 12, 2024 An Alabama-based law firm announced that the company experienced a data breach affecting client information, including insurance information.Read More
FTC blocks data broker from selling information Security Staff January 12, 2024 The FTC has prohibited X-Mode Social and Outlogic from selling or sharing sensitive data to settle allegations regarding precise location data.Read More
71% of drivers consider buying older cars due to data privacy concerns Security Staff January 11, 2024 Data privacy within the automotive industry was analyzed in a report, finding that 72% of drivers are uncomfortable automakers sharing their data.Read More
Fallon Ambulance announces data breach affecting over 900,000 patients Security Staff January 11, 2024 Fallon Ambulance, a medical transportation company based in Boston, is being investigated for a data breach including patient and employee data.Read More
Education & Training Balancing data privacy and security in the age of AI-powered defenses As much as AI can do to supplement cybersecurity measures, one of the most effective ways to stay ahead of evolving hacking trends is collaboration. Kelly McCracken January 11, 2024 As much as AI can do to supplement cybersecurity measures, one of the most effective ways to stay ahead of evolving hacking trends is collaboration.Read More
FTC proposes new restrictions on the use of children's data Security Staff January 5, 2024 The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced proposed changes to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA Rule), including ed tech.Read More
FCC updates data breach notification rules Security Staff December 14, 2023 The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has officially adopted changes to data breach notification rules for communication companies.Read More
Anna Mercardo Clark hired as Chief Information Security Officer at Phillips Lytle Security Staff December 1, 2023 Anna Mercado Clark has been hired as the first Phillips Lytle CISO. Clark has worked in data privacy and cybersecurity for the company for 12 years.Read More