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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated the distribution of refunds to over 2,400 consumers following a settlement with 1Health.io, previously operating under the name Vitagene. This …
Data Breach Fallout: FTC Delivers Justice with Consumer Refunds and Data Privacy Protections Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has sent orders to eight companies that offer surveillance pricing products and services. The FTC is investigating how these practices affect privacy, …
FTC Probes Surveillance Pricing Practices of Major Firms Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and two international consumer protection networks have unveiled concerning findings from a global review of websites and mobile apps. The study shows …
FTC and Global Watchdogs Reveal Widespread Use of Dark Patterns in Apps and Websites Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — California-based tech company, NGL Labs, LLC, and its co-founders, Raj Vir and Joao Figueiredo, have landed in hot water with the Federal Trade Commission and the Los …
Anonymous App Banned for Endangering Minors: FTC and LA District Attorney Takes Action Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized an order that bans software provider Avast from selling, disclosing, or licensing web browsing data for advertising purposes. This decision …
FTC Bans Avast from Selling User Browsing Data, Orders $16.5 Million Payment Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized an order against Blackbaud Inc., settling allegations that the company’s inadequate security measures allowed a hacker to breach its network …
FTC Finalizes Order Against Blackbaud Over Data Breach Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently unveiled its Fiscal Year 2023 report. This annual dossier sheds light on the agency’s relentless efforts to safeguard consumers and stimulate …
FTC: Protector of Consumers, Promoter of Fair Competition Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House passed a significant piece of legislation on Monday, signaling a shift in the battleground over consumer data rights. House Bill 1201, authored by State …
Pennsylvania Moves to Safeguard Digital Privacy with Landmark Legislation Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a monumental move, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is mandating software provider Avast to fork out $16.5 million in response to charges that the company sold …
Avast to Shell Out $16.5m in FTC Settlement Over Consumer Data Misuse 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