Today, the FTC issued its National Do Not Call Registry Data book for Fiscal Year 2017 (October 1, 2016 to September 30, 2017).
The National Do Not Call Registry Data Book contains statistical data about phone numbers on the Registry, telemarketers
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FCC Passes the “Restoring Internet Freedom” Order, Repealing Net Neutrality Rules and Restoring FTC Jurisdiction Over Online Consumer Protection
Today, the FCC voted to pass the Restoring Internet Freedom order, which repeals the 2015 “net neutrality” rules and reverts back to the “light regulatory” touch the FCC previously had in place regarding internet service providers (“ISPs”). Of primary importance,
FTC and FCC Outline Memorandum of Understanding to Coordinate Online Consumer Protection Following Adoption of the FCC’s Restoring Internet Freedom Order
Yesterday, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced their intent to coordinate which of the two agencies would coordinate online consumer protection efforts following the adoption of the Restore Internet Freedom Order, and published a draft
NIST Publishes Draft 2 of the Revised NIST Cybersecurity Framework for Comment by January 19, 2018
On December 5, 2017, NIST published a revised version of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (i.e., Draft 2 of Version 1.1) (“Framework”). According to NIST, Version 1.1 of the Framework refines, clarifies, and enhances Version 1.0 of the Framework issued in
FTC Seeks Public Comment on Sears’ Petition to Modify Order Regarding Software Tracking Application
The FTC is seeking public comment on a petition by Sear’s to reopen and modify its 2009 consent order to restrict the broad definition of “tracking application”.
Background. In 2009, the FTC issued an order settling charges that Sears Holdings
I May Have Been Affected by the Equifax Breach: Now What Do I Do?
If you’ve seen the news, you’re probably aware that Equifax announced last week that hackers had breached some of its website application software, potentially affecting the sensitive personal information of approximately 143,000,000 consumers. If you believe you may be affected
SEC Publishes Cybersecurity Risk Alert
On August 7 2017, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), through its Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (OCIE), published a Risk Alert summarizing observations on how broker dealers, investment advisers, and investment companies have addressed cybersecurity issues. The
Senate Introduces the Internet of Things (IoT) Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2017 for Government-Acquired IoT Devices
On August 1, 2017, the Senate introduced the “Internet of Things (IoT) Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2017”, which aims to bolster the security of government-acquired IoT devices. Sponsored by Sens. Mark Warner (D-VA), Cory Gardner (R-CO), Ron Wyden (D-OR), and
Alabama Man Sentenced to Prison for Elaborate “Phishing” Scheme
An Alabama man has been sentenced to spend six months in prison for illegally accessing the personal information of over fifty women. For over two years, Kevin Maldonado engaged in a hacking technique called “phishing,” creating fake email accounts
Could Your Website Be Collecting Information from Kids? Federal Trade Commission Issues 6-Step Plan for Complying with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act
This month, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued guidance for businesses operating websites and online services looking to comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”). COPPA addresses the collection of personal information from children under 13. Importantly, the