As someone who has been married a long time (longer than the Internet has existed), I never experienced the online dating scene. Everyone has their own opinion on the topic, and without getting into the merits of online...more
LockerGoga Ransomware Hits Manufacturer and Chemical Companies -
In the last two weeks, ransomware dubbed LockerGoga has attacked aluminum manufacturer Norsk Hydro, which announced that as a result of the attack, it had...more
4/2/2019
/ Apple ,
Credit Cards ,
Criminal Investigations ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Privacy ,
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
DNA ,
Drones ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Genetic Materials ,
Hackers ,
Identity Theft ,
Internet Service Providers (ISPs) ,
Passwords ,
Phishing Scams ,
Ransomware
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued an Order to File a Special Report to seven Internet broadband providers in the U.S., requesting information on how the companies “collect, retain, use and disclose information about...more
The headlines of hacking incidents against counties, cities and towns are racking up like the retail space was several years ago. The hackers have targeted state and municipalities to wreak their havoc. This week, Orange...more
4/1/2019
/ Authentication ,
Connected Items ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Privacy ,
Drones ,
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Hackers ,
Internet of Things ,
Popular ,
Ransomware ,
Smart Devices
In the midst of unending robocalls, news of big tech companies collecting, using and monetizing consumers’ information, hackers and scammers, we forget that anyone is doing anything to protect our privacy....more
Parents have historically struggled with how to address their children’s online activity. Parenting styles differ, but most parents understand that monitoring and supervising their children’s online activity is important and...more
Non-profit organizations collect, use and disclose personal information just like any other for profit industry. However, non-profit organizations often don’t have the same resources to devote to data security as for profit...more
It used to be that caller ID was a helpful tool to determine whether the person on the other side of the line was someone you knew. If the caller ID came up as unknown, you may decide not to answer the phone. Sometimes a call...more
This week the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued an investigative report that outlined cyber incidents that nine public companies had experienced, causing fraudulent losses totaling more than $100 million. The...more
10/22/2018
/ Anthem Insurance ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cyber Threats ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Privacy ,
Drones ,
Email ,
Facebook ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Hackers ,
Healthcare ,
HIPAA Breach ,
Internal Controls ,
Microsoft ,
New Legislation ,
OCR ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Popular ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Social Media ,
State and Local Government ,
Surveillance
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced recently that it will release an aggregated report of all of the consumer complaints that are lodged by individuals on a quarterly basis instead of annually....more
Many consumers are unaware that retailers use facial recognition technology in retail stores to monitor shoppers and prevent shoplifting. Consumers see cameras in retail stores and assume they are there to monitor for...more
10/15/2018
/ Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ,
COPPA ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Disability Discrimination ,
Driverless Cars ,
Drones ,
Enforcement Actions ,
EU-US Privacy Shield ,
Facial Recognition Technology ,
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
OIG ,
Online Safety for Children ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Popular ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Title III ,
Trump Administration ,
Unmanned Aircraft Systems ,
Website Accessibility ,
Website Owner Liability ,
Websites
One of our clients told us this week that he loves to read the blog and Insider, but that he would really appreciate it if we would point out some hot compliance tips so when he scans the Insider he can see hot button topics...more
In the wake of the determination by the European Commission that the EU-US Safe Harbor Framework was insufficient to protect EU citizens’ personal information, the Privacy Shield Framework was implemented by the Department of...more
10/15/2018
/ Certification Requirements ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Cybersecurity ,
Enforcement Actions ,
EU-US Privacy Shield ,
Failure to Comply ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
International Data Transfers ,
Personal Data ,
Popular ,
Settlement Agreements
As Hurricane Florence bears down on the Carolinas in the next few days, beware of scammers trying to take advantage of the good hearts of those of us who want to help the victims....more
9/14/2018
/ Charitable Donations ,
Charitable Organizations ,
Donations ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Fraud ,
Hurricane Season ,
Natural Disasters ,
Popular ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Scams ,
Severe Weather
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regulates the Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR), which requires marketing entities to eliminate telephone numbers that are listed on the Do-Not-Call Registry (the Registry) from telemarketing...more
We have previously reported on the ongoing cybersecurity issues with St. Jude defibrillators [view related posts here, here, and here]. On June 29, 2018, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classified the required firmware...more
7/16/2018
/ Adidas ,
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) ,
Constitutional Challenges ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Drones ,
Emergency Management Plans ,
Emergency Response ,
EU-US Privacy Shield ,
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Hackers ,
Healthcare ,
Healthcare Facilities ,
HIPAA Breach ,
Medical Devices ,
Mobile Apps ,
Popular ,
Ransomware ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Regulatory Violations ,
St Jude Medical Center ,
Wildfires
Although the U.S.-E.U. Privacy Shield Framework has been intensely criticized by E.U. Authorities, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) continues to enforce violations of it by U.S. companies....more
Summer is finally here and with summer comes vacations. Some of us are planners and plan vacations far in advance. Others look for last minute finds that include “super savers.”...more
We previously reported that the FBI has warned consumers about a nasty malware, known as VPNFilter and believed to have been launched by a Russian government hacking group, which is infecting hundreds of thousands of small...more
6/12/2018
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Banking Sector ,
Certification Requirements ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Privacy ,
Drones ,
Event Tickets ,
FBI ,
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Financial Regulatory Reform ,
Hackers ,
LabMD ,
Malware ,
Network Security ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Popular
We have been watching the LabMD/FTC case for a long time. We have written about it, read the book about it that was hand delivered to our office by the CEO of LabMD, debated it in privacy law class and marveled at the energy...more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is alerting consumers this week that imposters are calling people saying they are from the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF), and telling them that they may be eligible for...more
Allscripts Healthcare Solutions Inc. notified its electronic medical record customers last week that a ransomware attack was behind the disruption of service for medical providers.
...more
2/7/2018
/ Article III ,
Class Action ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Drones ,
Educational Institutions ,
EPIC ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Hackers ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Ransomware ,
Scams ,
Social Security Administration (SSA) ,
Standing ,
Unmanned Aircraft Systems
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a scam alert this week notifying consumers that it has received an up-tick in complaints that scammers are calling consumers claiming they are from the Social Security Administration....more
Who knew—but yes, next week is Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week. How sad is it that we have to have a week devoted to education and awareness on this topic?
...more
Now is the Busy Season for Cyber Criminals Posing as Executives to Obtain W-2s -
It’s the start of tax season, and many employers are sending W-2 forms to employees so they can get ready to file their tax returns. As was...more
1/4/2018
/ Ancestry.com ,
Charitable Donations ,
Children's Toys ,
Connected Items ,
Data Breach ,
Data Protection ,
Drones ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Identity Theft ,
Income Taxes ,
IRS ,
Lenovo ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Scams ,
Settlement ,
Software ,
Tax Fraud ,
W-2