Back in September and over on DataBreaches.net, I posted a breach involving Etsy.com, an online marketplace that boasts over 7.2 million members, over 400,000 sellers, and 971 million page views per month. At the time, the exposure of sellers’ names was accidental. But what was an accidental breach in September seems to have become policy by…
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FTC Puts an End to Tactics of Online Advertising Company That Deceived Consumers Who Wanted to “Opt Out” from Targeted Ads
From the FTC: The FTC reached a settlement with online advertising company Chitika, Inc. that ends the company’s allegedly deceptive practice of tracking consumers’ online activities even after they have chosen to opt out of online tracking on Chitika’s website. The FTC investigated Chitika as part of its ongoing efforts to protect consumers’ privacy online….
How Tuenti Held Off Facebook in Spain with Better Privacy
Laura Parkinson reports on a Spanish social networking site that many Americans – this blogger included – may never have heard about. But if you’re a Facebook user – or someone who complains about all of the privacy concerns about Facebook – you may want to learn about Tuenti, as it shows that you can…
Federal judge claims FERPA doesn’t specifically prohibit release of records? Say what?!
Antonio Olivo reports a decision that has me hoping that the University of Illinois appeals: A federal judge has ruled that the University of Illinios is not barred from releasing the names and other information about hundreds of college applicants who appeared on an internal list of well-connected students, part of a legal dispute between…