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Google will pay $29.5M to settle two lawsuits over its location tracking practices

Security Affairs

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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Google to Pay a record $391M fine for misleading users about the collection of location data

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The authorities started the investigation into Google collection practice following a 2018 Associated Press article that revealed Google “records your movements even when you explicitly tell it not to.”. Location data represent the core of the digital advertising business of the IT giant.

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Can “Buy Now, Pay Later” Apps Be Trusted with My Personal Data?

Identity IQ

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recently asked several buy now, pay later, or BNPL, providers for information related to some concerns it has about short-term installment plans. The CFPB also said it was exploring questions about “data harvesting” from “valuable payment histories.”

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2024 Cybersecurity Laws & Regulations

eSecurity Planet

By establishing their own cybersecurity standards, states aim to enhance the security of information systems and data within their boundaries, particularly in sectors that federal regulations may not cover. For a deeper understanding of how cloud security fits into the broader cybersecurity landscape, explore this article.

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What is Maryland’s Online Data Privacy Protection Act?

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Maryland Takes the Lead in Privacy Legislation with Comprehensive MODPA The Maryland legislature enacted two comprehensive privacy bills to limit how big tech platforms can acquire and utilize customers’ and children’s data. Maryland has taken one of the strictest positions among U.S.

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 513 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION

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Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.