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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
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized an order to address allegations that web hosting provider GoDaddy misled consumers about its data security practices, contributing to several …
FTC Finalizes Order with GoDaddy Over Data Security Failures Read More
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA — Cygnus Marketing Communications, Inc., the parent company of VEGA and Cygnus Education, has successfully achieved SOC2 Type 2 certification. The rigorous audit highlights the company’s high standards …
Cygnus Achieves SOC2 Type 2 Certification, Reinforces Data Security Leadership Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through its Office for Civil Rights (OCR), has imposed a $200,000 civil monetary penalty on Oregon Health & …
HHS Hits OHSU With $200K Penalty for Failing Patients’ Right to Access Medical Records Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) has announced new measures to combat SNAP benefit fraud, including a planned text message alert to warn recipients of the …
SNAP Benefits at Risk! Pennsylvania DHS Issues Urgent Warning on Skimming Scams Read More
EAST NORRITON, PA — Reworld™, a prominent sustainable waste solutions company, and Goodwill Keystone have been awarded the prestigious William M. Heenan, Jr. Pennsylvania Recycling Markets Development Award for their …
Revolutionary Partnership Saves 1.4 Million Pounds of E-Waste — See How It’s Transforming Pennsylvania! Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has begun distributing nearly $500,000 in payments to consumers harmed by deceptive financial practices employed by home security company Vivint Smart Homes, Inc. …
FTC Distributes Refunds to Victims of Vivint Smart Homes’ Credit Misuse Scandal Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a proposed settlement against Virginia-based data brokers Gravy Analytics Inc. and its subsidiary Venntel Inc. for unlawfully collecting, selling, and using …
FTC Acts Against Gravy Analytics and Venntel Over Misuse of Sensitive Data Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a proposed settlement that bars Georgia-based data broker Mobilewalla, Inc. from selling sensitive location data and collecting consumer information without proper …
FTC Restricts Mobilewalla Over Alleged Misuse of Sensitive Consumer Data Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A recent Federal Trade Commission (FTC) staff report has revealed significant gaps in how manufacturers of smart products communicate software update durations to consumers. According to the findings, …
FTC Staff Report Highlights Lack of Transparency on Software Update Durations for Smart Products Read More