The Federal Trade Commission has issued new guidance on data security for companies that collect, store and use consumer information, gleaned from the more than 50 enforcement actions brought by the agency over the past decade. The guidance, “Start with Security: A Guide for Business,” distills 10 “lessons learned” from data security lapses, illustrating each lesson with a specific settlement.
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FTC’s New Consumer Data Security Guidance Offers Businesses Practical Tips
Aug 1, 2015 | Data Protection & Privacy, Employment Screening
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