Lawsuits in California federal and state court are unearthing documents embarrassing to tech companies — and may be a tipping point into federal regulation.
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Lawsuits in California federal and state court are unearthing documents embarrassing to tech companies — and may be a tipping point into federal regulation.
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A congressional investigation estimates broker breaches have cost consumers $20 billion in identity theft. Major brokers now promise to make it easier to opt out of their databases.
Identity theft from data broker breaches cost consumers an estimated $21 billion. The brokers now promise to make it easier to opt out. bit.ly/4l5HjcA
A congressional investigation estimates broker breaches have cost consumers $20 billion in identity theft. Major brokers now promise to make it easier to opt out of their databases.
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A legislative battle is under way over gaps that allow companies to collect and sell students’ personal information.
