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Kentucky Enacts Data Breach Notification Law
Last week, Kentucky enacted a data breach notification law, becoming the 47th state to require notice to consumers in the event of a breach of unencrypted personally identifiable information. The law’s author,…
Wyndham Hits a Wall in Challenge to FTC Data Breach Authority
Earlier this week, a federal district court in New Jersey issued an opinion ruling on Wyndham Worldwide Corporation’s and three of its subsidiaries’ (collectively “Wyndham’s”) motion to dismiss, finding for the FTC…
FTC Charges Jerk.com with “Jerk-Like” Practices
Yesterday, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it is charging the operators of the so-called social-networking personal reputation site “Jerk.com” for engaging in deceptive representations in violation of…
Mobile Enforcement Continues to be APPealing to the FTC
On March 28, 2014, the FTC announced two new mobile app settlements – with Fandango and Credit Karma – based on allegations that the companies failed to secure the transmission of consumers’ sensitive personal…
FTC Highlights Alternative Scoring Products in Privacy Seminar
Last week, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) hosted a panel discussion on Alternative Scoring Products examining the scope and effects of predictive scores. The discussion highlighted growing concerns over the use…