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Two FTC complaints that over-retention of personal data violates Section 5

Data Protection Report

In both cases, the FTC’s complaint alleged that the companies retained personal data for longer than was necessary, and that conduct violated Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act as an unfair act or practice. Complaint ¶10.) Under the proposed consent orders, both companies do not confirm or deny the allegations.

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2020 in review: January to June

IT Governance

It’s hard to summarise 2020 without resorting to cliché, considering that our experiences have been so universal and subject to such little variety. These figures dwarf last year’s totals and show that criminal hackers were one of the few winners of 2020. What a simple time January 2020 was. Unprecedented. Challenging.

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The Digital Markets Act Is Almost Here: 10 Things to Know About the EU’s New Rules for Big Tech

Data Matters

There is a lot to digest, so below is our breakdown of the top 10 key points you should know about the EU’s new rules. process and use personal data. The DMA will require gatekeepers to inform the Commission of all intended acquisitions of tech companies or any transactions that enable the collection of data.

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Germany’s Federal Supreme Court provisionally confirms Facebook’s use of personal data is alleged abuse of dominant market position

Data Protection Report

Facebook’s extensive collection of user-related data must be put on hold in Germany for the time being following a decision of Germany’s Federal Supreme Court on June 23, 2020. This type of ‘take it or leave it’ approach to obtaining consent is known as ‘bundling’ in the data protection sphere and is expressly prohibited by the GDPR.

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The Impact of Data Protection Laws on Your Records Retention Schedule

ARMA International

Introduction to Data Protection Laws. Data protection laws, regulations, and rules control the collection, use, transfer, and storage of personal and sensitive information. Personal data protection requirements may be issued by federal, state (provincial), or local governments.

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Brazilian Data Protection Law Update – Delayed Enforcement, Lack of Administrative Structure, and Market Unreadiness

Data Matters

Indeed, the comprehensive law has been viewed as a necessary measure for the country to join a select but growing group of nations in the systematic protection of individuals’ personal data. Compliance Costs and the 2020 Crisis. These measures will therefore mean significant and additional costs to be incurred by data agents.

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Malvertising Campaign Targets IoT Devices: GeoEdge

eSecurity Planet

Siev also couldn’t say exactly what the attackers were looking for or how they were manipulating the devices but did say that generally bad actors target IoT devices to either steal personal information or money like credit card numbers and to manipulate home systems like gates, safes and door locks. IoT a Security Concern. billion in 2018.

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