The Federal Trade Commission has issued new guidance on data security for companies that collect, store and use consumer information, gleaned from...
MoreFTC Settles with Two Companies Falsely Claiming to Comply with International Safe Harbor Privacy Framework
Two U.S. businesses have agreed to settle FTC charges they falsely claimed they were abiding by an international privacy framework known as the...
MoreIdentity Theft Tops FTC’s Consumer Complaint Categories Again in 2014
Identity theft topped the Federal Trade Commission’s national ranking of consumer complaints for the 15th consecutive year, while the agency...
MoreFTC Shuts Down Diploma Mill Operators
The principal owners doing business as “Jefferson High School Online” and “Enterprise High School Online,” are permanently...
MoreFTC Action Halts Online High School Diploma Mill That Made $11 Million Selling Worthless Diplomas to Students
At the Federal Trade Commission’s request, a U.S. district court in Florida has temporarily halted a diploma mill that allegedly grossed...
MoreThe FTC’s Controversial Battle to Force Companies to Protect Your Data
The FTC is responsible for ensuring fair trade practices. One of the mandates in the law that created the agency is ensuring companies don’t...
MoreTwo Data Brokers Settle FTC Charges That They Sold Consumer Data Without Complying With Protections Required Under the FCRA
Two data brokers have agreed to settle FTC charges that they violated the FCRA by providing reports about consumers to users such as prospective...
MoreFTC, EEOC Offer Tips for Employers and Job Applicants
Hiring decisions are among the most important choices for any employer, but the process can be complex. For the first time, the Federal Trade...
MoreFTC Has Scrutiny of Alternative Scoring Products on Their Agenda
Many data brokers offer companies scores to predict trends and the behavior of their customers. Companies are using predictive scores for a...
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