Malwarebytes

JANUARY 31, 2023

The European Commission has been looking at retail websites to see if they're misleading consumers with "dark patterns". The Commission, along with the national consumer protection authorities of 23 EU member states, plus Norway and Iceland, have released the results of their screening of online shops. Spoiler: Yes, they are.

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Consumer Protection Retail Advertising Risk 98

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Call to Action on OBA The Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) is aware of the challenges associated with balancing privacy in the online […].

Advertising 40

Advertising Consumer Protection 40

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

” According to the settlement, Uber is obliged to disclose any future breach affecting consumer data and to comply with state consumer protection laws for the protection of personal information. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. ” continues the AP.

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Data breaches Consumer Protection Advertising Hacking 111

SecureWorld News

MARCH 25, 2024

It also accuses Apple of sharing user data for advertising purposes, making Google the default Safari browser search engine despite privacy concerns, and restricting user privacy controls over digital wallets, location services, and other sensitive data troves.

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Marketing Consumer Protection Data privacy Advertising 116

Security Affairs

JANUARY 2, 2023

I am proud of how the exceptional lawyers and professionals in my office have creatively applied the District’s strong consumer protection laws to set the standard nationally and provide users far greater control of their personal information.”. Location data represent the core of the digital advertising business of the IT giant.

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Consumer Protection Surveillance Data collection Accountability 98

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 13, 2020

The non-profit consumer advocacy group just announced that it is suing Zoom Video Communications, Inc for violating the District of Columbia Consumer Protection Procedures Act (DCCPPA), which prohibits unlawful trade practices and false advertising. What did Zoom allegedly lie about? End-to-end encryption.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Location data represent the core of the digital advertising business of the IT giant. Google violated state consumer protection laws by misleading consumers about its location tracking practices since at least 2014.

Consumer Protection 98

Consumer Protection Accountability Data collection Advertising 98

The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 13, 2021

These have been used by advertising networks to retarget the user across multiple touchpoints on the web. Regulations such as the California Consumer Protection Act (CCPA) in the US and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the EU address this, particularly when personally identified information ( PII ) is involved.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Wednesday’s enforcement action represents a much firmer stance from the FTC compared to the settlement it reached in 2019 , when the government agency refrained from even using the term “stalkerware” and it focused more on lacking cybersecurity protections within the apps it investigated, not on the privacy invasions that were allowed.

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Surveillance Mobile Manufacturing Consumer Protection 98

Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 15, 2022

A gatekeeper is defined by the DMA as a platform operating on one or more of the world's digital core services, which includes advertising, search, and social networking, in at least three EU countries and satisfies the following criteria: Has an annual turnover of 7.5B EUR ($8.2B) or a market capitalization of 75B EUR ($82B). "The

Marketing 95

Marketing Consumer Protection Small Business Risk 95

Centraleyes

AUGUST 28, 2024

.” This legislation aims to protect consumers from the potential harms of AI by imposing strict requirements on developers and deployers of high-risk AI systems. Privacy Advocates Privacy advocates generally support the Colorado AI Act, emphasizing its focus on transparency and consumer protection. What’s Next?

Artificial Intelligence 52

Artificial Intelligence Consumer Protection Risk Technology 52

Malwarebytes

JULY 3, 2023

From the FTC release : Our proposed rule on fake reviews shows that we’re using all available means to attack deceptive advertising in the digital age,” said Samuel Levine, Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection. ” Fake reviews are a huge aggravation online.

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Media Consumer Protection Advertising Ransomware 93

Threatpost

AUGUST 13, 2020

The video-conferencing specialist has yet to roll out full encryption, but it says it's working on it.

Encryption 127

Encryption Consumer Protection Advertising Mobile 127

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2022

Financial Data Protection Laws. financial data must comply with consumer-protection laws such as the Electronics Fund Transfer Act (EFTA) and a litany of regulations enforced by the SEC (such as Sarbanes-Oxley), CFTC, FISMA, and other financial regulatory bodies. Health data and patient data in the U.S.

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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Consumers gain rights such as: Accessing their data to understand what is collected and how it is used. Opting out of data sales or targeted advertising based on their personal data. These topics form the foundation of the IDPA, addressing both consumer protection and organizational responsibility.

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Advertising Consumer Protection Accountability Data collection 52

Centraleyes

JANUARY 15, 2024

Consumer Rights The Act grants consumers several rights over their personal data, including the right to confirm processing, access, correct inaccuracies, delete, and obtain a portable copy of their data. Enforcement: Who Oversees Compliance?

Data privacy 52

Data privacy Advertising Data collection Government 52

Centraleyes

JUNE 10, 2024

Portability: Consumers can obtain a copy of their data in a portable and, to the extent technically feasible, readily usable format. Opt-Out: Consumers have the right to opt out of the sale of their personal data or targeted advertising. What are the requirements for the Utah Consumer Privacy Act?

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Centraleyes

APRIL 15, 2024

Consumer Rights and Sensitive Data MODPA grants Maryland consumers various rights, including access to their personal data, correction, deletion, and data portability. Consumer Rights and Sensitive Data MODPA grants Maryland consumers various rights, including access to their personal data, correction, deletion, and data portability.

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Those amendments were the subject of a contentious battle between interested stakeholders.

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Government Internet Consumer Protection Internet 58

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Those amendments were the subject of a contentious battle between interested stakeholders.

Internet 58

Internet Internet Consumer Protection Education 58

Identity IQ

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Be wary of these common travel scams: Fraudulent travel deals: Scammers may advertise unrealistically low prices for travel packages or accommodations. Stay informed and aware: Keep yourself updated on the latest holiday scams and trends by reading reputable blogs , news sources, and consumer protection websites.

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Scams Retail Identity Theft Antivirus 52

Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

That’s according to data collected by the breach tracking service Constella Intelligence [Constella is currently an advertiser on KrebsOnSecurity]. host — recently compromised their computer with information-stealing malware. Constella found that someone using the email address exposed in the DNS records for datasur[.]host

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Scams DNS Consumer Protection Data collection 312

Schneier on Security

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Hearing on "Securing Consumers' Credit Data in the Age of Digital Commerce". Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection. And even those only protect consumers from some of the harms, and only those suffered after Equifax admitted to the breach. Before the. Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Computers and Electronics 224

Computers and Electronics Identity Theft Internet Internet 224

Security Affairs

MAY 16, 2019

There are many blogs that for the greater part deal with issues of cybersecurity and the rights of the digital population in terms of consumer protection and privacy. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

Marketing 109

Marketing Engineering Scams Internet 109

Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Temu has been accused of a number of infringements on its platform against European Union (EU) consumer law. The Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) Network of national consumer authorities and the European Commission teamed up for a coordinated ongoing investigation into Temu and its practices. Pressure selling.

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Consumer Protection Data breaches Advertising Mobile 103