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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.”. SecurityAffairs – hacking, privacy). — AG Karl A. Pierluigi Paganini.

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2024 Cybersecurity Laws & Regulations

eSecurity Planet

Each of these regulations addresses different aspects of cybersecurity and data protection, making it essential for businesses and organizations to stay informed and proactive. The act also mandates clear privacy policies and allows parents to review and delete their child’s information.

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CSO's ultimate guide to security and privacy laws, regulations, and compliance

CSO Magazine

Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA). Maryland Personal Information Protection Act – Security Breach Notification Requirements – Modifications (House Bill 1154). Massachusetts 201 CMR 17 (aka Mass Data Protection Law). 4806 — An Act relative to consumer protection from security breaches.

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

Security Affairs

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.”. Google violated state consumer protection laws by misleading consumers about its location tracking practices since at least 2014.

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Security Compliance & Data Privacy Regulations

eSecurity Planet

GDPR (among other legal requirements in the EU and elsewhere) can expose multinational organizations to hefty financial penalties, additional rules for disclosing data breaches, and increased scrutiny of the adequacy of their data security. Financial Data Protection Laws. Health data and patient data in the U.S.