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Disturbing robocaller fined $9.9 million

Malwarebytes

Well, for almost everybody except for the robocaller who was found guilty of unlawful robocalls to people in states including Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa and Virginia in 2018. The court also imposed an injunction prohibiting any future violations of the Truth in Caller ID Act and Telephone Consumer Protection Act.

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Three takeaways from three years of GDPR

SC Magazine

Prior to the GDPR, many consumers were unaware of the types and vast amount of personal data companies collected. However, the GDPR, along with breaking news stories about data privacy, such as Cambridge Analytica in 2018, awakened consumers to how their data gets used in ways they never anticipated. Consider the U.S.,

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Zoom Settles with FTC over Allegations of Deceptive Security Practices

Hot for Security

During the pandemic, practically everyone—families, schools, social groups, businesses—is using videoconferencing to communicate, making the security of these platforms more critical than ever,” Andrew Smith, Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, said in November.

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Security Compliance & Data Privacy Regulations

eSecurity Planet

And since the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) took effect May 25, 2018, IT compliance issues have been at the forefront of corporate concerns. See the Top Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Tools. Financial Data Protection Laws. Compliance Comes Down to Risk Management.

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PSD2 Regulation and Compliance

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

PSD2 Regulation and Compliance josh.pearson@t… Wed, 09/04/2024 - 23:44 The PSD2 directive is a cornerstone of payment legislation in Europe, designed to enhance consumer protection, foster innovation, and create a more integrated and secure European payment landscape. Initially, PSD2 was set to take full effect on September 14, 2019.

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FFIEC Updates Its Cybersecurity Guidelines For Financial Institutions

ForAllSecure

On October 3, 2022, the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council's ( FFIEC ) updated its 2018 Cybersecurity Resource Guide for Financial Institutions. Additionally, the Council collects consumer financial data from these institutions and makes it available to aid in risk management, consumer protection and policy making.

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FCC comes down hard on robocallers with record $300m fine

Malwarebytes

The FCC explains the sheer scale of the operation, alongside some of the tactics used to shut it down permanently: Since at least 2018, this enterprise operated a complex scheme designed to facilitate the sale of vehicle service contracts under the false and misleading claim of selling auto warranties.

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