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The California Attorney General announced a new California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) regulation that bans a business practice that makes it more difficult for consumer privacy opt-out. The new CCPA regulation means businesses will not be able to direct consumers to different web pages or to sit through explanations of why they should not opt-out. It also means the addition of a new button for companies […]
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Changes are about to happen when it comes to mobile device privacy. Privacy advocates have long sought regulations in the U.S. to mandate opt-in requirements rather than opt-out. In the spring, Apple will change their mobile operating system to automatically block data collection unless someone explicitly opts-in. Some advertising experts estimate that between 50 to 75 percent of iPhone users […]
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Approximately 56 percent of California voters approved The California Privacy Rights Act, known as CPRA. It will be the toughest privacy law in the U.S.
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Two new research papers from OpSec Security and Consumer Reports shows how consumer privacy and cybersecurity views are evolving across the U.S. Findings in the OpSec Security report show that cyberattacks and data breaches are pervasive, and consumers are concerned and desensitized by the volume of information compromises. The Consumer Reports report concludes that consumers believe companies are primarily responsible for protecting the personal information businesses collect, store and use. […]
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There are many unanswered questions about the coronavirus impacts in the United States, some of which center around how schools will reopen for the fall term. K-12 school districts in many areas are scheduled to resume classes in a matter of weeks. However, what the learning environment will look like has yet to be determined […]
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It is more important than ever that consumers use strong security questions with strong security answers on their online accounts. With most people home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, more consumers are required to shop online to do their food and household purchasing. That means a lot of online accounts have been and will continue […]
Schools, businesses and individuals are making drastic changes right now due to concerns surrounding COVID-19. Some of the protective measures, such as social distancing and self-isolation, translate to technology picking up the slack to keep businesses and education moving forward. However, that is leading to privacy issues particularly around kids using technology not originally intended […]
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Too Fast, Too Furious – Data Breaches on the Rise in April & May 2021
With data breaches on the rise last month, it has been one of the most intense periods seen due to the pace, scope and impact of the crimes.
New Apple Privacy Update Lets You Opt-Out of Apps Tracking You
A new Apple privacy update lets consumers stop apps from tracking them and using their data for ads or share their identifiers with third parties.
New CCPA Regulation Makes it Easier for Consumer Privacy Opt-Out
The California Attorney General announced a new California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) regulation that bans a business practice that makes it more difficult for consumer privacy opt-out. The new CCPA regulation means businesses will not be able to direct consumers to different web pages or to sit through explanations of why they should not opt-out. It also means the addition of a new button for companies […]
Big Changes for Mobile Device Privacy and its Effect on the Internet
Changes are about to happen when it comes to mobile device privacy. Privacy advocates have long sought regulations in the U.S. to mandate opt-in requirements rather than opt-out. In the spring, Apple will change their mobile operating system to automatically block data collection unless someone explicitly opts-in. Some advertising experts estimate that between 50 to 75 percent of iPhone users […]
California Voters Pass Strongest Privacy Law in the U.S. – The California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)
Approximately 56 percent of California voters approved The California Privacy Rights Act, known as CPRA. It will be the toughest privacy law in the U.S.
Reports Show Consumer Privacy and Cybersecurity Views Have Evolved
Two new research papers from OpSec Security and Consumer Reports shows how consumer privacy and cybersecurity views are evolving across the U.S. Findings in the OpSec Security report show that cyberattacks and data breaches are pervasive, and consumers are concerned and desensitized by the volume of information compromises. The Consumer Reports report concludes that consumers believe companies are primarily responsible for protecting the personal information businesses collect, store and use. […]
Distance Learning Stresses the Importance of Child Privacy and Internet Safety Tips for Kids
There are many unanswered questions about the coronavirus impacts in the United States, some of which center around how schools will reopen for the fall term. K-12 school districts in many areas are scheduled to resume classes in a matter of weeks. However, what the learning environment will look like has yet to be determined […]
Choose Strong Security Questions/Answers for Online Accounts
It is more important than ever that consumers use strong security questions with strong security answers on their online accounts. With most people home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, more consumers are required to shop online to do their food and household purchasing. That means a lot of online accounts have been and will continue […]
“Zoom-bombing” Leads to More Online Child Privacy Concerns
Schools, businesses and individuals are making drastic changes right now due to concerns surrounding COVID-19. Some of the protective measures, such as social distancing and self-isolation, translate to technology picking up the slack to keep businesses and education moving forward. However, that is leading to privacy issues particularly around kids using technology not originally intended […]
Identity Theft Resource Center Contact Center Remains Available during COVID-19 Related Office Closure