December 3, 2024 at 09:37PM The FTC has settled with data brokers Gravy Analytics and Mobilewalla for selling sensitive location data without consent. Both companies will delete improperly obtained data and enhance privacy measures, as well as refrain from distributing information about visits to sensitive locations. This bipartisan ruling highlights ongoing privacy concerns among regulators. … Read more
October 11, 2024 at 04:39PM Marriott and Starwood Hotels will pay $52 million in fines and enhance their information security after three data breaches affecting 344 million customers from 2014 to 2020. They must also allow customers to delete personal information and undergo compliance assessments for 20 years, ensuring improved data security practices globally. ### … Read more
September 3, 2024 at 11:25AM Verkada is mandated by the FTC to establish a thorough information security program following security breaches that allowed hackers to access live video feeds. This requirement comes as part of a settlement in response to multiple security failures. Based on the meeting notes, it can be summarized as follows: The … Read more
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
June 18, 2024 at 04:05PM California Attorney General’s Office ordered Blackbaud to pay $6.75 million to settle a ransomware attack caused by poor security practices, compromising sensitive information from 13,000 nonprofits, universities, and hospitals. Blackbaud initially faced a $3 million fine and later agreed to a $49.5 million settlement. The Federal Trade Commission also mandated … Read more
June 18, 2024 at 06:19AM Blackbaud was ordered to pay $6.75 million in a settlement for a ransomware attack and data breach. The company paid a $250,000 ransom and later revealed that sensitive information from 13,000 organizations using its services was compromised. Blackbaud has agreed to a $49.5 million settlement and to develop a comprehensive … Read more
May 9, 2024 at 08:57AM BetterHelp customers are now able to claim refunds from a $7.8 million settlement after the U.S. Federal Trade Commission accused the company of sharing sensitive health data with advertisers. Around 800,000 individuals are eligible for refunds of approximately $10 each, covering services used between August 2017 and December 2020. Notifications … Read more
May 7, 2024 at 12:50PM BetterHelp has agreed to a $7.8 million settlement with the FTC over misuse of consumer health data for advertising. The platform, founded in 2013, offers mental health counseling through various channels. The FTC investigation revealed data collection without consent and sharing with several platforms. Refunds for eligible consumers will be … Read more
April 25, 2024 at 05:42PM The FTC is returning over $5.6 million to Ring customers as part of a 2023 privacy settlement. The FTC accused Ring, owned by Amazon, of privacy violations including employee spying on female customers. Refunds will be made through 117,044 PayPal payments, dependent on the type of Ring device used during … Read more
April 25, 2024 at 08:15AM The FTC is issuing $5.6 million in refunds to 117,000 Ring customers following a 2023 settlement over security issues. This action is a response to reported security failures. [Source: SecurityWeek] Based on the meeting notes, the key takeaway is that the FTC is issuing $5.6 million in refunds to more … Read more