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Marriott reaches $52 million settlement over years of data breaches

Marriott suffered multiple data breaches affecting over 344 million customers, leading to legal settlements that mandate better security measures.

Invitation Homes to settle FTC claims of unfair rental practices for $48M

Invitation Homes will pay $48 million and reform practices after FTC settlement for deceptive rental practices.

A popular website that connects caregivers with people in need deceived its users of millions of dollars, the FTC says

Care.com misled users with inflated job opportunities and earnings claims, resulting in an $8.5 million settlement with the FTC.

Grubhub to pay $25 million for deceptive practices against customers, drivers, restaurants

Grubhub settled with the FTC for $25 million over misleading practices, including hidden fees and unauthorized restaurant additions.

Marriott reaches $52 million settlement over years of data breaches

Marriott suffered multiple data breaches affecting over 344 million customers, leading to legal settlements that mandate better security measures.

Invitation Homes to settle FTC claims of unfair rental practices for $48M

Invitation Homes will pay $48 million and reform practices after FTC settlement for deceptive rental practices.

A popular website that connects caregivers with people in need deceived its users of millions of dollars, the FTC says

Care.com misled users with inflated job opportunities and earnings claims, resulting in an $8.5 million settlement with the FTC.

Grubhub to pay $25 million for deceptive practices against customers, drivers, restaurants

Grubhub settled with the FTC for $25 million over misleading practices, including hidden fees and unauthorized restaurant additions.
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Play Fortnite? You might be eligible for a settlement payout. How to get your refund

Epic Games must refund over 500,000 players due to deceptive purchasing practices as ruled by the FTC.

Here's Why Fortnite Is Giving Out $100 Refunds

Players affected by Epic Games' practices are finally receiving refunds from the FTC settlement after a lengthy process.

Play Fortnite? You might be eligible for a settlement payout. How to get your refund

Epic Games must refund over 500,000 players due to deceptive purchasing practices as ruled by the FTC.

Here's Why Fortnite Is Giving Out $100 Refunds

Players affected by Epic Games' practices are finally receiving refunds from the FTC settlement after a lengthy process.
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FTC accuses data brokers of improperly selling location info

The FTC settled with data brokerages for selling sensitive location data without consent, highlighting consumer privacy violations.

Marriott settles for $52M after years-long breaches

Marriott must pay $52 million due to extensive data breaches affecting 344 million users, emphasizing the need for improved cybersecurity.

FTC accuses data brokers of improperly selling location info

The FTC settled with data brokerages for selling sensitive location data without consent, highlighting consumer privacy violations.

Marriott settles for $52M after years-long breaches

Marriott must pay $52 million due to extensive data breaches affecting 344 million users, emphasizing the need for improved cybersecurity.
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US regulator says AI scanner 'deceived' users after BBC story

Evolv Technology settles with the FTC for making unsupported claims about its AI weapons scanners, emphasizing accountability for technology claims.

Marriott agrees to pay $52 million settlement, improve data security practices

Marriott and Starwood agreed to improve cybersecurity practices after multiple data breaches.

The Feds Sued a Major Corporate Landlord. Here's What It Means for Renters | KQED

Invitation Homes will pay $48 million to settle FTC claims of illegal tenant fees and security deposit issues, without admitting wrongdoing.

FTC Is Paying Ring Customers Millions in Amazon Settlement | Entrepreneur

If personal footage from a Ring camera was accessed without consent, customers might receive a significant payout.

Telehealth company Cerebral to pay $7M fine over data sharing

Cerebral agreed to pay over $7 million for disclosing personal health info and misleading about cancellation policies.

Commercial vs. Transactional Emails: 5 Powerful Ways to Optimize Your Message - Litmus

Transactional emails are specific to exchanges like receipts or confirmations, should not include promotional content, and allow opt-out options.
Transactional emails are informational in nature and should be focused on facilitating or updating customers on transactions, not promoting products or services.

FTC to Return Money to Opendoor's California Customers

Homeowners who sold to Opendoor Labs could receive refunds due to deceptive marketing tactics.
FTC settlement with Opendoor includes compensation for sellers and restrictions on deceptive claims.
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FTC hits Avast with $16.5 million fine over allegations of selling users' browsing data

Avast Limited to pay $16.5 million and cease selling browsing data for ads
FTC alleges Avast misled consumers about privacy protection

Data Privacy Day 2024 - Future of Privacy Forum

Data Privacy Day promotes best practices surrounding consumer privacy and data protection.
FPF is hosting LinkedIn Live discussions on the EU AI Act and the recent FTC settlement on sensitive locations data.

FTC hits Avast with $16.5 million fine over allegations of selling users' browsing data

Avast Limited to pay $16.5 million and cease selling browsing data for ads
FTC alleges Avast misled consumers about privacy protection

Data Privacy Day 2024 - Future of Privacy Forum

Data Privacy Day promotes best practices surrounding consumer privacy and data protection.
FPF is hosting LinkedIn Live discussions on the EU AI Act and the recent FTC settlement on sensitive locations data.
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Twitter security staff kept firm in compliance by disobeying Musk, FTC says

Twitter employees prevented Musk from violating FTC settlement by limiting third-party access.
Top privacy and security executives at Twitter resigned over concerns about Musk's rapid changes.

Unpacking the Sensitive Locations FTC Settlement: Implications for Privacy | LinkedIn

FTC settlement implications for privacy
Monitoring conversations about the event
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