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Federal Agencies Issue FAQs on FACTA Red Flag Compliance
Last week, the Federal Trade Commission, jointly with other federal agencies that regulate financial institutions, released "frequently asked questions" designed to provide additional assistance to companies required…
Wave of Class Actions for Data Security Breaches
If your company collects customers’ personal data in the course of its business, be aware of the wave of class actions that have recently been filed arising out of data security breaches. Finkelstein Thompson, a…
Identity Theft Litigation Update: Recent Cases Show Trend Toward Dismissal of Speculative Claims
Several weeks ago, we discussed how most courts were rejecting lawsuits where the plaintiffs claimed “damages” in the form of an increased risk of identity theft, generally stemming from allegations of an accidental…
Merchants Beware: Protect Your Customers and Company from Credit Card "Skimming"
The current economic climate has had many consequences, including an apparent increase in economic crimes such as credit card fraud. In recent months, numerous credit card scams involving restaurant chains have been…
Fears of Future Identity Theft Generally Not Sufficient To Establish "Actual Damages" In A Lawsuit
Over the last few years, incidents involving disclosures of personal information by consumer financial service providers have been big news, ranging from the theft of laptop computers containing social security…