Consumers lost over $10 billion to fraud in 2023 Security Staff February 12, 2024 The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released data revealing that consumers lost over $10 billion to fraud in 2023, at 14% increase from 2022.Read More
FTC requires Blackbaud to delete personal data following charges Security Staff February 5, 2024 Following Federal Trade Commission (FTC) charges, Blackbaud will be required to delete any unnecessary personal data to settle data privacy claims.Read More
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