Account Recovery

MARCH 1, 2023

A financial data privacy bill introduced last week by Rep. The bill seeks to amend the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act … The post New Data Privacy Bill Passed by House Fin’l Services Committee first appeared on AccountsRecovery.net. Patrick McHenry [R-N.C.],

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Account Recovery

JUNE 21, 2021

with the intention of safeguarding consumer privacy and ensuring companies follow proper … The post Bill Introduced in Senate to Create New Data Privacy Regulator appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net. Called the “Data Protection Act of 2021,” the bill was introduced by Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand [D-N.Y.]

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JUNE 21, 2023

The California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) is a privacy law that was approved by California voters in November 2020, and it is set to take effect on January 1, 2023, with enforcement beginning on July 1, 2023.

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Nexa Collect

JUNE 29, 2023

Data Privacy Concerns : Chatbots collect and store large amounts of customer data. In case of a data breach or privacy violation, it can be unclear who is liable – the chatbot developer, the financial service provider, or another party. This can result in unsatisfactory service in cases where a more compassionate approach is required.

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Account Recovery

MARCH 20, 2023

Appeals Court Affirms Ruling for Defense in FCRA Class Action; More States Moving Forward with Privacy Laws first appeared on AccountsRecovery.net. Appeals Court Affirms Ruling for Defense in FCRA Class Action; More States Moving Forward with Privacy Laws appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net. The post Daily Digest – March 20.

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JULY 27, 2023

Please join Troutman Pepper Partner Chris Willis and his colleague Kim Phan as they discuss the new California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) and the creation of the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA), California’s first state agency focused exclusively on privacy.

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MAY 21, 2021

On May 6, Google announced that mobile app developers will be required to publish their privacy policies and make other privacy disclosures in a new “safety” section within Google Play beginning in Q2 2022. That commitment picks up on concerns that regulators have focused on for years.

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Account Recovery

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Bender brings to the firm deep experience with financial services regulatory matters, including a particular focus on matters before the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and with … The post Clark Hill Adds Industry Leader Leslie Bender as Financial Services Regulatory and Privacy Lawyer in D.C.

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Nerd Wallet

APRIL 28, 2022

So much of our sensitive personal data is being tracked and sold that trying to protect our privacy can seem like a pointless exercise. The article You Can Tweak Your Tech Settings to Protect Your Privacy originally appeared on NerdWallet. We can turn off personalized advertising and still get bombarded. Email: lweston@nerdwallet.com.

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JANUARY 7, 2021

Do you want a simple way to keep current on important privacy changes? Avoid sleepless nights wondering whether you missed a privacy speed bump or pothole between annual updates? Worry no longer. View the full newsletter here.

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True Accord

APRIL 4, 2023

Protecting consumer privacy is not an unfamiliar concept in our industry and it’s something that should already be woven into our policies, procedures, and practices. You should consult a lawyer if you have questions about federal and state data security, privacy or breach laws. Watch the full webinar on-demand now!

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On Guard

JANUARY 26, 2024

As we approach Data Privacy Day on January 28th, it’s crucial to reflect on the importance of securing our digital lives in an era where information is more valuable than ever. To celebrate Data Privacy Day, we’re delving into some essential security tips and tricks that can help you to vault your digital presence.

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Troutman Sanders

AUGUST 30, 2021

This post provides an overview of these updated privacy bills, both of which were previously introduced during the 116th Congress. Under this law, most of the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) privacy-related authority would be transferred to the DPA. The Data Protection Act of 2021. On June 17, Sen. The SAFE DATA Act. On July 28, Sens.

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Nerd Wallet

JANUARY 13, 2023

The article Privacy Hacks May Hurt Your Credit + You Won! Bundrick, CFP® writes for NerdWallet. Email: hal@nerdwallet.com. Twitter: @halmbundrick. Can You Hide? originally appeared on NerdWallet.

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MARCH 14, 2022

On February 25, the Utah Senate passed the Utah Consumer Privacy Act (the UCPA), which closely resembles both the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (the VCDPA) and the Colorado Privacy Act (the CPA). If signed, Utah would be the fourth state to pass a comprehensive privacy bill after California, Virginia, and Colorado.

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Troutman Sanders

OCTOBER 27, 2021

The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) is the first state privacy agency in the nation and was created as part of the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). The agency’s mandate includes enforcing California privacy law, a duty currently carried out by California’s attorney general. Appointment of Ashkan Soltani.

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Troutman Sanders

MARCH 24, 2022

Cox signed the Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA), making Utah the fourth state in the country to adopt a comprehensive privacy law. The UCPA includes broad exemptions for businesses and data subject to federal sector-specific privacy regimes, and all enforcement will be carried out by the Utah attorney general.

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Collection Industry News

AUGUST 8, 2022

The new California privacy regulatory body, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA), has loudly voiced its opposition to the proposed federal American Data Privacy and Protection Act (ADPPA). State laws that are “contrary” to the HIPAA Privacy Rule are preemption, unless a specific exception applies.

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Collection Industry News

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

state to bring in strict consumer-privacy laws after its legislature advanced a bill lawmakers hope could serve as a model for future federal legislation. The post Massachusetts Legislature Advances Data-Privacy Bill appeared first on Collection Industry News. Massachusetts is a step closer to becoming the next U.S.

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Troutman Sanders

JANUARY 22, 2021

Sadia Mirza will speak during the session, ”Tabletop Exercises for Your Incident Response Plan,” during Privacy OC’s Privacy Week Forums 2021. For more information on Privacy OC and to register, please click here. The event will take place January 28 at 11:30 a.m.

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MARCH 28, 2022

and European Commission announced their agreement in principle on a new Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (Framework) to effectuate the cross-border transfer of personal data from the European Union (EU) to the U.S. Specifically, the CJEU ruled that the Privacy Shield was invalid because Section 702 of the U.S.

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Troutman Sanders

JULY 2, 2021

On June 23, Commissioner Christine Wilson, a Republican appointee, confirmed that she has agreed to use the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) rulemaking authority to craft comprehensive data privacy regulations. But that has not happened. The FTC will likely engage in significantly more rulemaking under newly appointed Chair Lina Khan.

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Troutman Sanders

MARCH 3, 2022

Wisconsin is the second state in 2022 to pass a consumer privacy bill out of a chamber, although numerous other states have introduced their own state comprehensive privacy bills. Also, there are two separate bills and one House bill related to privacy that could advance in the coming week. Who Would This Bill Affect?

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Payment Savvy

OCTOBER 13, 2021

A data privacy policy can help clarify your responsibilities and give your customers peace of mind. What is a Data Privacy Policy? Your data privacy policy is a legal document on your website and specifies all of the methods in which your website visitors’ personal information may be utilized. We hope you come back again!

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Public Citizen

MAY 29, 2022

.  Excerpt: Not just in Utah, but in Virginia and Washington, and Minnesota, tech companies have provided draft language that led to the introduction of industry-friendly privacy bills, according to legislators The Markup interviewed and  previous reporting by Protocol.     

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Troutman Sanders

MARCH 22, 2022

In these early sessions, privacy legislation was considered in seven of the 11 states that have completed their 2022 sessions, namely Florida, Washington, Indiana, Virginia (amendments to enacted regime), West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Utah. Privacy bills passed out of at least one house in Utah, Florida, Indiana, and Wisconsin.

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Consumer Finance

APRIL 3, 2024

The CFPB issued a report examining the growth of digital commerce in online video games and virtual worlds.

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Account Recovery

APRIL 3, 2024

The California Privacy Protection Agency yesterday issued its first enforcement advisory, warning companies about collecting, using, keeping, or sharing more personal information of consumers than needed when processing requests. The advisory addresses a topic and a principle known as data minimization.

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Public Citizen

AUGUST 10, 2021

Zoom has agreed to pay $85 million and bolster its security practices to settle a lawsuit claiming that it violated users' privacy rights by sharing personal data with Facebook, Google and LinkedIn, and letting hackers disrupt Zoom meetings. Reuters has the story, here.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2023

A new Fourth Circuit decision has thrown out of federal court a state-law privacy claim where the plaintiff alleged only a bare statutory violation without alleging “a nonspeculative, increased risk of identity theft,” holding that the plaintiff alleged no Article III injury. As background to the February 21, 2023 decision in O’Leary v.

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Public Citizen

AUGUST 22, 2021

Here is the abstract: Although the first legal conceptions of commercial privacy were identified in Samuel Warren and Louis Brandeis’s foundational 1890 article, The Right to Privacy, conceptually, privacy has existed since as early as 1127 as a natural concern when navigating between personal and commercial spheres of life.

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Troutman Sanders

APRIL 27, 2021

A federal court in Michigan recently ruled that out-of-state residents have standing to sue under the Michigan Personal Privacy Protection Act (PPPA). The question of jurisdictional limits is often asked in the context of state-mandated privacy laws. 1726 would establish a state information privacy commission to handle enforcement.

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Nerd Wallet

APRIL 25, 2022

The article Smart Money Podcast: Protecting Privacy, Front-Loading 401(k)s originally appeared on NerdWallet. Email: lweston@nerdwallet.com. Twitter: @lizweston. Sean Pyles writes for NerdWallet. Email: spyles@nerdwallet.com. Twitter: @SeanPyles.

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Troutman Sanders

JUNE 29, 2022

Over the last couple of weeks there has been a dramatic increase in momentum for federal privacy legislation. 8152, the American Data Privacy and Protection Act (ADPPA) was introduced, and this legislation would be the first comprehensive privacy proposal to gain bipartisan, bicameral support. On June 3, H.R.

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Public Citizen

JULY 17, 2022

On the negative side, the bill preempts the state online privacy laws, including those passed in California, Virginia, Utah, etc., On the positive side, the bill also provides for a private claim for injured consumers and in addition provides that arbitration clauses are ineffective to block such claims.

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Account Recovery

AUGUST 29, 2022

million to resolve allegations it violated the California Consumer Privacy Act, while also announcing that other businesses are being notified of not complying with the CCPA, specifically failing to process consumer opt-out requests made via user-enabled global privacy controls.

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Collection Industry News

MARCH 14, 2022

At last count, at least 39 states have introduced (or passed) comprehensive privacy legislation. Case in point, within two months of entering the new year, Senate Bill 227, titled the Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA), passed both houses of the Utah Legislature and is now awaiting signature from Utah Gov. Consumer Rights. Conclusion.

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