September 3, 2024 at 08:21AM The Federal Trade Commission filed a complaint against Verkada, an IP-enabled security camera firm, for poor security practices allowing a hacker to access cameras and sensitive information. Verkada agreed to a $2.95 million settlement but denied the allegations. The proposed order requires Verkada to enhance its security program and refrain … Read more
August 5, 2024 at 06:00AM The US Justice Department and FTC have sued TikTok, accusing the company of violating children’s online privacy laws and previous settlements. Allegations focus on collecting personal information from children without parental consent, refusing to delete underage accounts, and sharing data with other companies. TikTok disputes the claims, but the lawsuit … Read more
June 18, 2024 at 11:25AM The Federal Trade Commission filed a complaint against Adobe and two executives for deceptive practices related to subscription plans. Allegations include failure to clearly disclose terms and a complex cancellation process. FTC seeks relief through permanent injunction, penalties, refunds for consumers, and changes in contract terms. Adobe previously faced criticism … Read more