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Wyndham Wins Change of Venue in FTC Data Security Case
The FTC’s first litigated data security action alleging that a company engaged in unfair and deceptive practices in violation of Section 5 of the FTC Act based on its data security practices continues, but now in a…
Retailer Sues Visa for Recovery of Data Breach PCI Fines
In a first of its kind suit, on March 7, 2013, the sports-apparel retailer Genesco filed a lawsuit against Visa for recovery of fines that Visa issued against Genesco after it suffered a data breach. Generally,…
FTC Settles Claims of Privacy-By-Design Unfairness and Deception With Mobile Device Manufacturer
Consistent with the FTC’s laser focus on mobile privacy, the Commission today announced its latest privacy law enforcement action – this time against a mobile device manufacturer. Today’s announcement, with HTC…
Strategies for Avoiding Big Privacy "Don'ts" with Personal Data
On February 27, I will be speaking at the Strata Conference – Making Data Work, in Santa Clara, Calif. My presentation will outline best practices and learning lessons to describe how companies, no matter where they…
HHS Clarifies that ISPs are not Business Associates under HIPAA
The Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) issued a final rule to update its regulations under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”). In the final rule, HHS clarifies that data…