Collaborate Disseminate
An investigation by California’s attorney general into use of location data could rein in the worst abusers, but should also be able to determine legitimate business use.
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The FTC has accused three data brokers, including Gravy Analytics and Venntel, of illegally tracking and selling non-anonymized consumer location data.
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In an era where personal data is increasingly commodified, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is attempting to regulate the sprawling industry of data brokers. A newly proposed rule released Tuesday aims to put data brokers in line with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), ensuring accountability and consumer privacy amid widespread security issues. Initially […]
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The proposed regulation imposes a series of restrictions on how American entities can sell “bulk” sensitive data across six categories.
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Business groups and civil rights activists have raised objections to the latest version of the legislation, due for committee consideration Thursday.
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Even as the legislation advanced through a key subcommittee, members from both parties raised concerns with the measure, indicating that it faces an uncertain road toward passage and may still be significantly altered.
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But it falls short on a very key point, says a lawmaker who has been heavily scrutinizing spy agency purchase of commercial bulk data.
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The FCC said T-Mobile, Sprint, AT&T and Verizon sold customers’ location data and outsourced user consent requirements.
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Others contend that loosening things up could have dangerous consequences, and the administration should go the opposite direction.
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