Collaborate Disseminate
Wotnot, An Indian AI startup that helps businesses build custom chatbots, has leaked almost 350,000 sensitive files after the data was left unsecured on the web.
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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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The Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday announced sweeping action against some of the most important companies in the location data industry, including those that power surveillance tools used by a wide spread of U.S. law enforcement agencies and deman… Continue reading FTC Bans Location Data Company That Powers the Surveillance Ecosystem
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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Summary A critical data security lapse has left a massive trove of personal information vulnerable, raising concerns about… Continue reading Propertyrec Leak Exposes Over Half a Million Background Check Records
A bipartisan group of 12 senators has urged the TSA inspector general to investigate the agency’s use of facial recognition technology, citing concerns over privacy, civil liberties, and its expansion to over 430 airports without sufficient safeguards … Continue reading Senators Say TSA’s Facial Recognition Program Is Out of Control
A security researcher discovered an unprotected database belonging to SL Data Services containing over 600,000 sensitive files, including criminal histories and background checks with names, addresses, and social media accounts. The Register reports: W… Continue reading Data Broker Leaves 600K+ Sensitive Files Exposed Online
The little-populated state is seeing its governor and two senators move into key positions to influence cyber policy.
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Kaspersky experts look back on their expectations about the 2024 privacy and consumer cyberthreats trends and try to predict what to expect in 2025. Continue reading Consumer and privacy predictions for 2025
HIPAA protects health information privacy and security. Discover the best HIPAA-compliant CRM software to guard sensitive customer data. Continue reading Best HIPAA-Compliant CRM Software