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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. 

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...

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...

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...

Key Takeaways from DoorDash’s Settlement with the California Attorney General on Consumer Data Privacy

On February 20, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the formation of the Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit (CETU), which...

HHS Office for Civil Rights Resolves Medical Practice Ransomware Cyberattack

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently issued its second-ever settlement for a ransomware...