How to remove personal data from connected cars
“Your car is a computer that stores a lot of information about you. When you sell or donate your car, that personal data might be accessible to the next owner if you …
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Lenovo settles FTC charges it harmed consumers with preinstalled software
Lenovo has agreed to settle charges by the Federal Trade Commission and 32 State Attorneys General that the company harmed consumers by pre-loading software on some laptops …
Uber to get privacy audit every two years
Uber has agreed to implement a comprehensive privacy program and obtain regular, independent audits to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that they deceived consumers by …
Major international crackdown on tech support scams
The FTC, along with federal, state and international law enforcement partners, announced Operation Tech Trap, a nationwide and international crackdown on tech support scams …
Vizio smart TVs spied on millions of users without their consent
American company Vizio has decided to settle charges that it installed software on its smart TVs that collected viewing data of some 11 million users without their knowledge …
Developing a mobile health app? Check which federal laws apply
The Federal Trade Commission has created a new web-based tool for mobile health app developers, which is designed to help the developers understand what federal laws and …
FTC forces Asus to improve router security
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is actively trying to make sure that companies secure the software and devices that they provide to consumers, and Tuesday’s …
Oracle agrees to settle FTC charges it deceived consumers about Java updates
Oracle has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it deceived consumers about the security provided by updates to its Java Platform, Standard Edition software …
