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FTC Settles With Two Websites Over Lack Of Consumer Data Security

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Two consumer websites have settled with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over allegations that they did not secure consumers’ data, allowing hackers to breach both sites. Instead, the website failed to implement minimal data security measures, and stored personal information in clear text with no encryption.

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Retailer Hanna Andersson, Salesforce Are First Sued Under New California Privacy Law

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And except when you’re the first retailer to get rung up under the new California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). 1, the first-class action lawsuit alleging data breaches under the CCPA was filed on Feb 5. Comcast asks for the same, and adds an additional requirement asking customers for a selfie before it will turn over customer data.

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PCI DSS Compliance in Healthcare

VISTA InfoSec

Data security has become an essential aspect of our lives and is more crucial than ever before. In the healthcare industry, organizations are entrusted with a plethora of sensitive information, including PHI, PII, and financial data. What is data security in healthcare? What is PCI DSS in the Healthcare Industry?

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Enhancing Data Security: How Exact Payments Protects Onboarding Data

Exact Payments

The encrypted data is then written to our database. This means that data like social security numbers, driver’s license numbers, passport details, and bank information will never be stored in the clear and will always be encrypted and protected.

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TokenEx On PCI Scope Creep And Getting Into GDPR Gear

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The standards put forth by the PCI Security Standards Council – the PCI Data Security Standards – offer a framework for ensuring data security, and they must be followed in order to avoid fines and other penalties. PCI compliance is vitally important for businesses that process credit cards. Gearing up for GDPR.

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Retailer Hanna Andersson, Salesforce Get First Taste Of New California Privacy Law

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And except when you’re the first retailer to get rung up under the new California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). 1, the first-class action lawsuit alleging data breaches under the CCPA was filed on Feb 5. Comcast asks for the same, and adds an additional requirement asking customers for a selfie before it will turn over customer data.

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Today In Data: The Future Of Data Security  

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The Equifax data breach — impacting sensitive and valuable information ranging from Social Security numbers to birth dates and home addresses — affected more than 150 million people and counting, and it’s become clear that the “one-size-fits-all” approach is no longer effective.