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Study: Private Medical Info Often Exposed to Data Leakage

Study: Private Medical Info Often Exposed to Data Leakage
Study: Private Medical Info Often Exposed to Data Leakage
October 17, 2023  |  Healthcare

A recent report finds that consumers’ private medical information may not be that private. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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TransUnion Faces Allegations of Violations of Fair Credit Reporting Act
TransUnion Faces Allegations of Violations of Fair Credit Reporting Act
October 12, 2023  |  CFPB

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have taken enforcement actions against consumer reporting company TransUnion, alleging multiple violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act....

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Biden Administration to Announce New Regulations to Tackle Junk Fees
Biden Administration to Announce New Regulations to Tackle Junk Fees
October 11, 2023  |  Legal & Regulation

President Joe Biden and the heads of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) will announce new rules and regulations to crack down on junk fees...

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California Bans Junk Fees, Anticipating Federal Efforts
California Bans Junk Fees, Anticipating Federal Efforts
October 09, 2023  |  Legal & Regulation

California will ban junk fees beginning July 1, after the state’s governor signed a bill into law on Saturday (Oct. 7).  Get the Full Story...

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Facial Recognition Debate Gathers Steam Despite Popularity Among Gen Z Consumers
Facial Recognition Debate Gathers Steam Despite Popularity Among Gen Z Consumers
October 06, 2023  |  Biometrics

As the use of facial recognition software continues to expand around the world, concerns about privacy and human rights violations have reignited the debate surrounding...

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FTC Says Social Media Most Common Contact Method for Scams
FTC Says Social Media Most Common Contact Method for Scams
October 06, 2023  |  Cybersecurity

Reported losses from scams originating on social media have reached $2.7 billion since 2021. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Report: Voyager Co-Founder Stephen Ehrlich May Face CFTC Action
Report: Voyager Co-Founder Stephen Ehrlich May Face CFTC Action
October 06, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Voyager Digital co-founder Stephen Ehrlich is reportedly facing potential enforcement action from U.S. regulators following investigations into the conduct of the bankrupt crypto lender. Get the...

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Report: Amazon Accused of Using Secret Algorithm to Raise Prices
Report: Amazon Accused of Using Secret Algorithm to Raise Prices
October 03, 2023  |  Amazon

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reportedly alleged that Amazon used a secret algorithm code-named “Project Nessie” to test the limits of price increases while ensuring competitors would...

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