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The FCC Asserts its Role as Regulator of Data Security

The FCC recently signaled its intention to move aggressively into the realm of data security regulation. On October 24, 2014, the agency released a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (NAL), ordering two telecommunication companies to pay a combined $10

Posted in Data Security, Privacy, Regulations

EU Set to Strengthen Data Protection Laws

Businesses that operate in the European Union (EU) may soon face a new set of data protection regulations. High-level discussions about a proposal to consolidate all individual EU-member nations’ data protection regulations into a single EU law are set to

Posted in Data Breach, Data Security, Privacy, Regulations

Google Settles With FTC Over In-App Purchases Dispute

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is increasingly focused on the technology sector and is using its monitoring and enforcement powers to crack down on alleged consumer protection violations by big tech firms. Google reached a major settlement with the FTC

Posted in Privacy, Regulations
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