Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced that calls made with voices generated with the help of Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be considered “artificial” under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).

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Scams Artificial Intelligence Consumer Protection Technology 144

Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

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. During the pandemic, with consumers conserving cash and seeking alternative methods of credit, the service exploded in popularity.

Identity Theft 119

Identity Theft Consumer Protection Data collection Accountability 119

SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Spirion, leads the discussion, which includes: A comparison of the CCPA and CPRA with other state privacy protection regulations, including the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act, Colorado Privacy Act, Connecticut Data Protection Act, and Utah Consumer Privacy Act.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

For example, in a 2019 stalkerware settlement, the Commission allowed the violators to continue developing and marketing monitoring products.”. The enforcement action also shows that the FTC is not strictly investigating the most popular or the most detected stalkerware-type apps on the market.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 16, 2022

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced that it took action against online customized merchandise platform CafePress over allegations that it failed to secure consumers’ sensitive personal data and covered up a major breach. CafePress is a popular online custom T-shirt and merchandise retailer.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Using Luna HSMs to secure 5G VNFs, protect PKI-based infrastructure, subscriber authentication, identity and privacy can also help Telcos meet industry compliance and government regulatory mandates for data privacy and consumer protection.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

and RealNetworks are by no means alone pushing facial ID systems into the commercial market. Facial recognition by itself can be a major advancement in data analysis and consumer protection in so many areas. We can find them out of millions of people in a database in a fraction of a second.”. Marquez, the Robbie.AI

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Financial institutions deal with a bevy of regulations that govern data protection and with stringent new regulations (such as the California Consumer Protection Act coming January 1), compliance is top of mind. Compliance v. In fact, almost all (93 %) of the respondents have more than 10 SaaS environments.

Financial Services 17

Financial Services Encryption Threat Reports Digital transformation 17

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

The CCPA aims to enhance privacy rights and consumer protection for California residents or any other organization that does business with California. Given the focus on protecting consumer privacy, the CCPA regulations will inevitably set the bar for an increase in cybersecurity policies.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Through its comprehensive study, it evaluates companies in three major categories: a company’s consumer protection, data and site security and adherence to responsible privacy practice. The Online Trust and Honor Roll Audit is the only independent online trust benchmark study. SiteLock can detect malware the minute it hits.

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Consumer Protection eCommerce Internet Internet 40

McAfee

DECEMBER 9, 2019

The goal of the Parliament is to facilitate the development of AI technologies by implementing a single European market for AI and removing barriers to the deployment of AI, including through the principle of mutual recognition with regards to the cross-border use of smart products.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Using Luna HSMs to secure 5G VNFs, protect PKI-based infrastructure, subscriber authentication, identity and privacy can also help Telcos meet industry compliance and government regulatory mandates for data privacy and consumer protection.

Encryption 64

Encryption Mobile Government Consumer Protection 64

Pen Test Partners

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Importers and Distributors share the onus to ensure products are not released into the market without the said compliance statement. Importers and distributors are also held accountable, with a duty to ensure that no product is made available on the market without this essential compliance statement.

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Centraleyes

JUNE 10, 2024

to fulfill orders, for marketing purposes), and how long it will be kept. But being UCPA compliant is not just about avoiding penalties—it’s about building trust, enhancing data security, streamlining operations, and positioning your business as a leader in privacy and consumer protection. How is compliance achieved?

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Responsible Cyber

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Companies face a complex web of rules and requirements in different jurisdictions, industries, and markets. Companies now operate in a deeply interconnected global market. Regulatory compliance remains one of the biggest challenges in running a modern business. Regulatory compliance means more than following rules.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

As if things were not difficult enough, data collection in more states and countries is becoming stricter, with increased consumer protection laws leaving retailers applying tighter data privacy to their digital platforms. Vendors’ attention is increasingly fragmented across various data-collecting and transactional platforms.

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Retail Data breaches Digital transformation Risk 71

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Organizations should also consider building into their existing marketing strategies a process by which all financial incentives are reviewed for compliance with the CCPA / CPRA before launched to ensure no discount program slips through the cracks. collecting first-party data for ad measurement purposes, etc.).

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B2B Retail Marketing Consumer Protection 52

Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

As if things were not difficult enough, data collection in more states and countries is becoming stricter, with increased consumer protection laws leaving retailers applying tighter data privacy to their digital platforms. Vendors’ attention is increasingly fragmented across various data-collecting and transactional platforms.

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Retail Data breaches Digital transformation Risk 64

Responsible Cyber

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Focal by Mozn Image Source: FOCAL Focal by Mozn stands at the forefront of AI-powered regulatory compliance solutions, particularly in emerging markets. Through this specialized approach, RiskImmune differentiates itself in a crowded compliance technology market, offering unparalleled value to businesses that prioritize regulatory excellence.

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Risk Artificial Intelligence Government Engineering 52

Schneier on Security

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

It falls upon lawmakers to create laws that protect consumers. While the US government is largely absent in this area of consumer protection, the state of California has recently stepped in and started regulating the Internet of Things, or "IoT" devices sold in the state­and the effects will soon be felt worldwide.

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

statistical, marketing, user experience purposes). For example, if your business places 45 cookies for each web experience, you will be required to disclose the categories of personal information collected through those cookies (e.g., IP address, browsing history, etc.) and explain why you collect such information (e.g.,

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Government Internet Internet Consumer Protection 58

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

statistical, marketing, user experience purposes). For example, if your business places 45 cookies for each web experience, you will be required to disclose the categories of personal information collected through those cookies (e.g., IP address, browsing history, etc.) and explain why you collect such information (e.g.,

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Internet Internet Consumer Protection Education 58

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released new guidance for businesses and consumers on the impact […]. On November 10, 2016, the U.S.

Ransomware 40

Ransomware Consumer Protection Marketing Data breaches 40

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

DECEMBER 3, 2016

As part of its efforts to assess compliance with the HIPAA Privacy, Security and Breach Notification Rules, the US Department […].

Phishing 40

Phishing Consumer Protection Marketing Data breaches 40

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. Worse, the financial markets reward bad security.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Market Consolidation of GenAI Tools: The GenAI market may scale down to a few robust and reliable GenAI tools, creating global standards and improving tool quality. The market is ready for this shift - it has to be AI-driven, and it's happening now." Growing patchwork of U.S.

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Cybersecurity Education Risk CISO 119

The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Marketers frequently purchase or share first-party data from another partner organization. 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.

eCommerce 113

eCommerce Data collection Advertising Consumer Protection 113

Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

The European Union (EU) is a pioneer when it comes to privacy laws, so it’s easy to see why Big Tech has spent so much money (about $30 million in 2021 ) lobbying European lawmakers to protect their data gathering practices. Google happily bragged about stalling the ePrivacy Regulation , which would crack down on tracking cookies.

Identity Theft 138

Identity Theft Consumer Protection Surveillance Data privacy 138

Security Affairs

MAY 16, 2019

Operators behind the principal black markets made a lot of money, let’s think of managers of the Wall Street Market and Valhalla recently seized by feds. 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.

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Marketing Engineering Scams Internet 109

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 5, 2022

As the years pass, the malware market for mobile banking has become extremely mature, and most Dark Web actors stopped selling it, they’ve switched over to potentially renting, or to privately using it. Every year, the number of mobile-oriented malware increases exponentially.

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Mobile Malware Banking Retail 107

The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

This directive significantly increases the penalties associated with misleading promotions, fake reviews and aggressive door-to-door selling, in order to strengthen consumer protection, especially for those who shop online. Governments and regulators around the world strive to maintain fair and efficient market conditions.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

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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Centraleyes

JANUARY 12, 2025

Over the last decade, financial firms have been mandated to adopt new compliance frameworks at an unprecedented rate, partly due to the sector’s digital transformation and rising concerns around cybersecurity and consumer protection. FINRA oversees brokerage firms and exchange markets, enforcing regulations to protect investors.

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Financial Services Data privacy Risk Banking 52

SC Magazine

JUNE 1, 2021

Here are the three biggest takeaways of three years with the GDPR: Expanded privacy market for businesses. The GDPR established several consumer rights that allowed consumers to request, manage, and delete their data. With the introduction of the GDPR, an entire market has developed to support these efforts.

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Responsible Cyber

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Research shows that only 19 out of 60 countries have detailed regulations that cover taxation, AML/CFT, consumer protection, and licensing [1]. The European Union has introduced Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MICA). Modern solutions process over 100 billion data points that cover 99% of the crypto market [12].

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Cryptocurrency Risk Technology Marketing 52

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

MARCH 13, 2012

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has made and registered its Electronic Commerce Protection Regulations for the Anti-Spam Act (CASL). […].

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Telecommunications Consumer Protection Marketing 40

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

OCTOBER 12, 2012

Canada’s Anti-Spam Law (CASL) is expected to enter into force in 2013, together with two sets of regulations that will […].

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Consumer Protection Marketing 40