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Why ‘Privacy By Design’ Is Mobile Apps’ Next Big Thing
June 03, 2020

After some three months of keeping consumers at home, governments around the world are beginning to let people publicly mix again — albeit in a modified fashion that involves wearing masks, keeping socially distant and limiting crowded indoor locations. The big question is how to...

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BoA Experiences Potential PPP Application Data Breach
May 27, 2020

Bank of America notified principal owners of a potential data breach after the bank uploaded the loan applications of some customers to a “limited access, controlled” Small Business Administration (SBA) test application platform, according to a letter to customers made public by the California attorney...

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IntraEdge Rolls Out Temperature-Checking Kiosks For Businesses
May 21, 2020

To help businesses safely resume their operations, IntraEdge has rolled out its Janus “privacy-first” self-check temperature kiosks, according to an announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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FTC To Probe What User Info Zoom Collects
May 12, 2020

The Federal Trade Commission may be looking into privacy concerns surrounding online video call software Zoom, Chairman Joseph Simons revealed. Zoom has seen massive increases in usage since the coronavirus pandemic began and people have needed ways to stay in touch socially or for work....

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Gamblers Descend On Reopened S. Dakota Casinos
May 12, 2020

Casinos in Deadwood, South Dakota are opening up again, complete with pictures of enthusiastic gamers clad in masks as they crowd around card and dice tables. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Armor-Plating Personally Identifiable Information
April 07, 2020

An unprecedented deluge of personally identifiable information (PII) is right now coursing between government agencies, financial institutions (FIs), individuals and business owners, as tens of millions apply for new CARES Act funding under the Payroll Protection Program (PPP), in the form of emergency Small Business...

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Marriott Data Breach Exposed Data Of 5.2M Guests
March 31, 2020

Marriott International experienced a massive data breach in an “incident” that involved a property system. The hotel firm said in a notice that it “at the end of February 2020, the company identified that an unexpected amount of guest information may have been accessed” with...

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DHS Postpones REAL ID Enforcement Deadline Until 2021
March 27, 2020

The Department Of Homeland Security (DHS) is lengthening the enforcement deadline for REAL ID because of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a statement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Princess Cruises Discloses Possible Data Breach
March 13, 2020

Princess Cruises disclosed a potential data breach in a notice posted on its website. The travel company said that from April 11 to July 23 of last year a third party attained “unauthorized access” to select staff email accounts that had personal information regarding its...