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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Millions of OkCupid users may have had their personal data shared without consent, according to federal regulators who have taken legal action against the dating app and …
FTC Says OkCupid Shared User Data Without Consent Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission has issued warnings to more than a dozen major technology companies, reminding them of their legal obligations to protect the privacy and data …
FTC Warns Tech Giants Against Weakening U.S. Data Privacy Under Foreign Pressure Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A federal bankruptcy court has approved the sale of genetic testing company 23andMe to the newly formed TTAM Research Institute, a non-profit medical research organization created by 23andMe …
Bankruptcy Court Approves 23andMe Sale to Non-Profit Focused on Privacy and Research Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed an amicus brief in support of the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Revised Proposed Final Judgment (RPFJ) addressing antitrust violations committed …
FTC Backs DOJ’s Proposed Remedies in Google Antitrust Case Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — More than 40,000 consumers are set to receive refunds following a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) settlement with Cerebral, Inc., a digital mental health services provider accused of …
FTC Reaches Settlement with Cerebral, Inc., Resulting in Refunds for Thousands of Consumers Read More
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 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 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
WAYNE, PA — PurpleLab, a leader in healthcare data analytics, has announced its membership in the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI), strengthening its commitment to privacy and compliance in healthcare advertising. …
PurpleLab Joins NAI to Boost Privacy Standards in Healthcare Advertising Read More