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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 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
WILMINGTON, DE — RockWallet LLC has announced its successful attainment of SOC 2 Type 1 compliance, a significant milestone in its commitment to data security and customer trust. This compliance …
RockWallet Achieves SOC 2 Type 1 Compliance, Strengthening Data Security Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) is urging all Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) beneficiaries to take extra precautions to protect their Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards …
DHS Urges SNAP Beneficiaries to Protect EBT Cards from Skimming Read More
WAYNE, PA — Education Management Solutions (EMS) has announced its provisional approval for the Texas Risk and Authorization Management Program (TX-RAMP) certification. This milestone highlights EMS’s dedication to maintaining the highest …
Education Management Solutions Achieves Provisional TX-RAMP Certification Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Michelle Henry informed consumers that free credit monitoring and identity theft protection services are available following a significant data breach at Change Healthcare. This breach, …
Free Credit Monitoring Available After Massive Data Breach Read More
YARDLEY, PA — 314e Corporation has announced the successful completion of its System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2 Type II audit. This milestone underscores the company’s dedication to data privacy …
314e Corporation Achieves SOC 2 Type II Certification, Strengthening Data Security Read More