The company also stored data insecurely and experienced breaches. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has charged genetic testing firm, 1Health.io, formerly known as Vitagene, for violations including not securing…
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FTC Announces Settlement in Microsoft COPPA Violations
Company to pay $20 million and strengthen privacy for minors on Xbox platform. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has stated that Microsoft will pay a $20 million settlement…
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FTC Orders Tech Provider to Stop Gathering Student Data
Edmodo found to be violating protections to children’s information. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has ordered education technology provider Edmodo to halt the collection of unnecessary personal data…
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FTC Proposes Changes to Protect Health Data
Agency opens public comments for updates to Health Breach Notification Rule. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) seeks feedback on proposed changes to the Health Breach Notification Rule (HBNR),…
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CISA Promotes Coverage for FCC High-Risk Services
While government organizations are required to follow the guidance, private sectors are encouraged to as well. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently published guidance requiring federal…
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Judge Dismisses FTC Case Against Kochava, Inc
The court grants the FTC the opportunity to refile. Judge Lynn Winmill dismissed the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) lawsuit against Kochava, Inc., a data broker that makes money…
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FTC Claims Meta Violated Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act
Facebook’s Messenger Kids app fails approved contact promise. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed new restrictions to prevent Meta from circulating data from minors, alleging that the company’s…
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HHS Task Force Releases New Cybersecurity Programs
The group will focus on preventing cyberattacks in the health sector. The Cybersecurity Task Force of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published three new tools…
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Senator Raises Concerns About FirstNet Mobile Network
Requests cybersecurity reports from the Department of Commerce. Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon wrote a letter this week expressing concerns about the lack of cybersecurity for FirstNet, the…
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Legislators Challenge TikTok CEO at Hearing
The committee chairman said the parent company “is beholden to the CCP.“ The CEO of the video app, TikTok, appeared before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce…
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