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
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
FTC bans Rite Aid from using AI facial recognition Security Staff December 20, 2023 The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) banned Rite Aid from using facial recognition technology for surveillance purposes for the next five years.Read More
FTC creates compulsory process for legal issues involving AI Security Staff December 1, 2023 The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) approved a compulsory process regarding fraud investigations involving artificial intelligence (AI).Read More
FTC orders communication company to disclose data breaches Security Staff November 20, 2023 The FTC announced that prison communications provider Global Tel*Link Corp will now be required to disclose any future data breaches within 30 days. Read More
FTC says financial institutions must disclose data breaches in 30 days Security Staff October 30, 2023 The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has amended the Safeguards Rule requiring non-banking financial institutions to report data breaches.Read More
FTC works to reduce cross-border fraud Security Staff October 23, 2023 The FTC sent a report to congress in an attempt to extend the Undertaking Spam, Spyware and Fraud Enforcement With Enforcers Beyond Borders Act. Read More
FTC warns tax preparation companies against sharing confidential data Security Staff October 2, 2023 Five tax preparation companies have been warned by the FTC in regards to what information can and can't be shared for outside purposes. Read More
FTC charges background check companies for data privacy violations Security Staff September 15, 2023 Two companies are settling Federal Trade Commission charges claiming that they allowed access to background checks without a permissible purpose. Read More
FTC seeks comment over parental consent guidelines for COPPA Security Staff July 31, 2023 The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has requested commentary following an application for new methods of obtaining parental consent using biometrics.Read More