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FTC sues data broker for selling sensitive location data

Idaho-based Kochava has allegedly sold location data traceable to reproductive health clinics and domestic violence shelters.

Input · Aug 30, 2022

Horseracing panel's nationwide power questioned in court

The future of a new authority tasked with developing and enforcing nationwide horseracing rules is at stake in cases argued before a federal appeals court in New Orleans

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2022

This company is allegedly selling data that could be used to punish abortion seekers

Kochava is being sued by the FTC because of it.

Mic · Aug 30, 2022

Federal government sues firm that sold location data tracking visits to abortion clinics

Lawsuit alleges company’s mobile device data can pinpoint visits to abortion providers, then trace that device to user’s home and workplace

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2022

Do detox foot pads work? An immunologist explains a huge flaw with the wellness trend

Detox products mislead the public about how the human body works.

Inverse · Aug 29, 2022

What brands needs to learn from H&M lawsuit

Every fast fashion brand strives on converting into an ethical system and exercise sustainability until they have to pay for it. HM took the leap way before they get their production in order. This broadly grown Swedish Fast Fashion giant got under scrutiny for “ taking advantage of consumers’ interest”.…

The Times of India · Aug 28, 2022

Facebook-Cambridge Analytica data breach lawsuit ends in 11th hour settlement

Dramatic move shows Mark Zuckerberg ‘desperate to avoid being questioned over cover-up’, says Observer journalist

The Guardian - UK · Aug 27, 2022

Twitter’s whistleblower has pitched up at a very inconvenient moment

A long and detailed complaint about lax practices by the social media firm’s former security chief must be music to Elon Musk’s ears

The Guardian - UK · Aug 27, 2022

Congress wants to hear what Twitter whistleblower has to say

U.S. lawmakers are anxious to hear from Twitter’s former security chief, who has alarmed Washington with allegations that the influential social network misled regulators about its cyber defenses and efforts to control fake accounts

The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2022

Taking Care Of Cannabis Consumers, Federal Trade Commission Issues Refunds To CBD Buyers, Here's Why

Recently, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it will send payments to 576 consumers across the country who purchased 'deceptively marketed' cannabidiol (CBD) products from Arizona-based Kushly Industries LLC.

Benzinga · Aug 24, 2022