New data from the Federal Trade Commission show that in 2024, consumers reported losing $470 million…
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Lead generation: When the “product” is personal data
There’s been a lot of talk about “ping trees” and other activities associated with the lead…
Corporate boards: Don’t underestimate your role in data security oversight
For businesses in the middle of a global pandemic, there’s no such thing as “business as…
Data portability is the topic at September 22nd FTC workshop
Consumers have come to expect their devices to be portable, but what about their data? The…
FTC 2021 Data Book: Just the facts
In the old TV show Dragnet, Sergeant Joe Friday was famous for saying “Just the facts, ma’am.”…
New FTC Data Spotlight offers illuminating insights into impersonation scams
Is the person who contacted your employee really from the IRS or Social Security Administration? And…
Feds are investigating firms that use personal data to set prices
Mastercard and JPMorgan are among those getting questions from the FTC By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…
New FTC Data Show a Big Jump in Reported Losses to Fraud to $12.5 Billion in 2024
Newly released Federal Trade Commission data show that consumers reported losing more than $12.5 billion to…
The Property Line: Powering Progress: Overcoming Energy Challenges in Data Center Development
As demand for data centers continues to rise, access to reliable power has become one of…