The $5 billion fine levied against Facebook by the Federal Trade Commission is certainly headline news, but it also contains detailed requirements for privacy and information security governance and accountability
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Anonymous Data Can Easily Get Personal
In most of the world, anonymous data are not considered personal data — the information can be shared and sold without violating privacy laws. Market researchers are willing to pay
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NYC Bill Aims to Bolster Consumer Protections for Cellphone Geolocation Data
A proposed New York City bill would make it illegal for cellphone companies and mobile app developers to share location data gathered while a customer’s mobile device is within the
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Facial Recongition Apps Spur More Privacy Needs
“Regardless of origin, tech companies need to do better to protect the privacy of their consumers. Part of this is simply making users more aware of how data are being
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