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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
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has prohibited InMarket Media from dealing in consumer location data — unless it has the explicit consent of the involved parties. This …
FTC Draws a Line in the Sand on Unauthorized Location Data Sales: The Landmark InMarket Case Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has agreed to participate in the Global Cooperation Arrangement for Privacy Enforcement (Global CAPE). This international multilateral arrangement will bolster the FTC’s …
FTC Joins Global Privacy Enforcement Initiative: A New Era for Data Protection Read More