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FTC report finds many internet service providers collect troves of personal data

Public Citizen

The report also finds that the privacy protections many of the companies offer raised concerns. Even though some ISPs promise not to sell consumers personal data, they allow it to be used, transferred, and monetized by others and hide disclosures about such practices in fine print of their privacy policies.

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“The Pandora Papers Could Happen Again”

Burr Forman

The release included information derived from the disclosure of confidential client information held by law firms across the world, which highlights the importance of prioritizing cybersecurity and data privacy at law firms.

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CFPB’s Payments Data Obsession May Broadly Target Third-Party Data Purchasers

Collection Industry News

Finally, the CFPB suggests that consumers “expect to be protected from fraud and payments made in error, for their data and privacy to be protected and not shared without their consent, to have responsive customer service, and to be treated equally under relevant law.”.

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Birmingham Medical News: Interaction of HIPAA and Employer Vaccine Mandates

Burr Forman

The latter is not regulated by HIPAA and is not subject to HIPAA requirements regarding the privacy and security of the information obtained. Under any of these three scenarios, there is no prohibition under HIPAA against asking an individual about their health information.

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Jack Gillis retiring after 38 years at Consumer Federation of America

Public Citizen

 “Jack Gillis has been instrumental in successfully maintaining CFA’s leadership on a wide variety of consumer protection, financial services, housing, privacy, food, and safety issues,” said the President of CFA’s Board, Marceline White of the Maryland Consumer Rights Coalition.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services COVID-19 Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

Privacy and Cybersecurity Activities. Privacy and Cybersecurity Activities: On November 5, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published tips intended to help small businesses bolster their digital defenses. For those interested in reading the full draft privacy bill, click here. State Activities.