Stephen R. Chuk of Proskauer writes: Whether it means taking a prominent role shaping data security for the Internet of Things, or addressing high profile breaches, the FTC has adopted an active position in policing data privacy and security. And, as data becomes increasingly digital in its form and protections, data security is of paramount…
Category: Govt
Ca: Black Lives Matter sounds alarm over street-check information sharing
Kevin Maimann reports: Black Lives Matter’s Edmonton chapter is calling for a halt on police services sharing street-check information with outside agencies. The group filed a freedom of information request with the Edmonton Police Service seeking current and past EPS policy of information sharing of street checks, and whether that data has been shared with…
Uber Agrees to Privacy Audits in Settlement With F.T.C.
Cecilia Kang reports: Uber has agreed to two decades of privacy and security audits to settle federal accusations that it did not keep promises to protect customer data. The Federal Trade Commission announced the settlement with Uber, a ride-sharing company, on Tuesday, ending an investigation that began in 2014 when the company promised to strengthen…
Maine regularly sells voter data it denied to feds
Scott Thistle reports: Maine has joined dozens of states in refusing to share personal voter information with President Trump’s voter fraud commission. But the state regularly sells the very same data to political parties, candidates and ballot question or issue-based political action committees. In fact, over the last two years, Maine collected more than $30,000…