Comprehensive state privacy laws are the “new normal.” Comprehensive state privacy legislation is unlikely to slow down any time soon. In the first few weeks of 2025 alone, nineteen comprehensive ...

As part of our series to provide practical insights into emerging Federal Trade Commission (FTC) priority areas for consumer protection and data privacy enforcement, we are taking a deep dive into the ...

A group of Democratic senators have drafted new legislation that would protect consumer information by requiring companies to take proactive steps to defend against cyberattacks and breaches as well ...

Consumer rights are a cornerstone of American freedom, a building block of the American economy, and a foundation of American success. During this National Consumer Protection Week, we renew our ...

California Attorney General Rob Bonta leads investigation with Colorado and Connecticut targeting businesses that fail to honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) opt-out ...

While the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau cites policy shifts and legal concerns, critics argue the move undermines consumer privacy protections. The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alex Vakulov is a cybersecurity expert focused on consumer security. Artificial Intelligence is reshaping cybersecurity and ...

Almost half the US states have passed comprehensive consumer data privacy protections that go beyond federal health privacy rules, known as Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

There are few limits on how businesses can collect, use and sell data about their customers. Grocery stores are now big data companies, thanks to their savings awards programs. As are smartphone apps ...

Organizations of all sizes collect and store more information than ever before, and personal information is as, or more ...

Opinion: California, Texas, and Virginia are leading the way on state efforts for enforcement priorities. Companies should ...