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03/14/2016 FCC broadband privacy rules set ISPs apart on liability News

The FCC released a proposed set of privacy and data security rules for ISPs that go well beyond requirements found in other industries, exposing them to increased regulatory and legal exposure.

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03/14/2016 Time, Mansueto Ventures sued for alleged data-selling practices (Part 1) News

Two suites brought in Michigan for alleged violations of state privacy regulations. 

Copies of the suits attached to separate posts.
03/14/2016 Time, Mansueto Ventures sued for alleged data-selling practices (Part 2) News

Two suites brought in Michigan for alleged violations of state privacy regulations. 

Copies of the suits attached to separate posts.
03/11/2016 New Congressional Research Service report on cybersecurity News

Tables I and V are most relevant to ESPC members.

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03/07/2016 FCC settles Verizon "Supercookie" probe, requires opt-in for third parties News

FCC settles Verizon "Supercookie" probe, require affirmative consent before sending unique identifier headers to third parties.

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03/07/2016 FTC to study credit card industry data security auditing News

FTC issues orders to 9 companies that conduct credit card PCI screening requiring them to provide information on how assessments regarding compliance are made.

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Order attached separately.
03/07/2016 Copy of FTC orders requiring PCI auditing companies to provide data on how such audits are conducted News

Copy of FTC orders sent to 9 companies that conduct PCI compliance audits requiring them to provide information on how those audits are conducted.

 

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03/04/2016 FTC Commissioners set to hear oral arguments in LabMD, Inc. case News

FTC Commissioners to hear oral arguments on March 8 in LabMD, Inc. case.
03/02/2016 CFPB fines online payment system for lax security News

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau fined Dwolla for having lax data security practices.
03/02/2016 German anti-trust agency probes Facebook data practices News

German anti-trust office is investigating Facebook to see if it abused its market dominance by infringing data protection rules.

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