FTC Settles Data Broker Settlement Banning Sale of Sensitive Location Data

Organizations that collect, use, purchase, or sell sensitive location data should remain cautious of its data practices and the recent FTC settlement with data broker X-Mode Social, Inc. (succeeded by Outlogic LLC). On January 9, 2024, the FTC published a press release detailing its settlement with the data broker regarding its practices of selling information that included consumer visits to sensitive locations. This settlement appears to be a direct result of the FTC asserting its policy objectives in light of the recent Dobbs case which overruled Roe v. Wade. This settlement serves as a reminder for all organizations to continuously analyze its data collection and processing practices and implement routine data hygiene procedures. 

FTC Settles Data Broker Settlement Banning Sale of Sensitive Location Data

Organizations that collect, use, purchase, or sell sensitive location data should remain cautious of its data practices and the recent FTC...

Warby Parker’s $1.5 Million HIPAA Penalty Highlights Critical Cybersecurity Obligations for Healthcare Entities

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has imposed a $1,500,000 civil money penalty against Warby...

CPPA to Resume Enforcement of CPRA Regulations

On February 9, 2024, the California Third Appellate District Court of Appeal made a significant ruling regarding the enforcement timeline of the...

LockBit Ransom Group Disrupted By Law Enforcement

The LockBit ransomware group has been successfully disrupted by law enforcement, marking a significant victory in the ongoing battle against...

Colorado House Bill HB24-1130: Strengthening Biometric Data Protections

Colorado's commitment to enhancing data privacy reaches new heights with the proposed amendments introduced in House Bill HB24-1130. This bill seeks...