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May 22, 2013
Former US officials recommend penalties for foreign companies using stolen American IPHillicon Valley
May 22, 2013
Bipartisan coalition launches social media campaign on immigration reformHillicon Valley
May 22, 2013
Immigration clears Judiciary with H-1B deal in tow - House considering the gang's bill today - Cornyn patent bill comes today - House panel inching closer to data breach notification workPOLITICO - Top 10 - Morning Tech
May 22, 2013
Irish privacy watchdog highlights concerns over public sector data sharingOut-Law News :: Data protection
May 22, 2013
Distress must be directly linked to data breach for consumers to claim compensation, rules Court of AppealOut-Law News :: Data protection
May 21, 2013
FTC Releases Reports on 2011 Cigarette and Smokeless Tobacco Advertising and PromotionFederal Trade Commission (FTC) - Consumer Protection Press Releases
May 21, 2013
FTC Seeks Public Comment on Proposal to Ban Payment Methods Favored in Fraudulent Telemarketing TransactionsFederal Trade Commission (FTC) - Consumer Protection Press Releases
May 21, 2013
Cook testimony drives the day - Tech's immigration watch continues - Next steps on the cyber EO - Protecting the communications supply chainPOLITICO - Top 10 - Morning Tech
May 20, 2013
Immigration time at SJC - Cook, cyber and Pritzker on the Hill - Watt confirmation would open IP slot - SIIA touting Big Data in new white paperPOLITICO - Top 10 - Morning Tech
May 20, 2013
OFT issues warning over personalised pricing transparencyOut-Law News :: Data protection
May 17, 2013
FTC Announces Schedule for Reviewing RegulationsFederal Trade Commission (FTC) - Consumer Protection Press Releases
May 17, 2013
Operators of Two Bogus Tech Support Schemes Settle FTC ChargesFederal Trade Commission (FTC) - Consumer Protection Press Releases
May 17, 2013
Drone privacy in the House - Where is Aaron's law? - Wheeler's financial telecom ties - Lawmakers float higher standards for phone recordsPOLITICO - Top 10 - Morning Tech
May 16, 2013
FTC Testifies on Fraud Against Older AmericansFederal Trade Commission (FTC) - Consumer Protection Press Releases
May 16, 2013
Tech visas take top billing at Senate Judiciary today - Copyright examination gets underway in House - DOJ subpoenas raise phone company questions - Tim Cook headed to the Hill next weekPOLITICO - Top 10 - Morning Tech
May 16, 2013
MEP questions whether new e-ID and electronic trust services laws can secure individuals' data securityOut-Law News :: Data protection
May 15, 2013
FTC Sends Educational Letters to Businesses to Help Them Prepare for COPPA UpdateFederal Trade Commission (FTC) - Consumer Protection Press Releases
May 15, 2013
New regulator will take 'pragmatic' approach to data protection compliance in SingaporeOut-Law News :: Data protection
May 15, 2013
Holder testimony today: What tech needs to watch - High noon nears for H-1B battle - ECPA reform proponents eye path forward - America Invents Act to get Hill critiquePOLITICO - Top 10 - Morning Tech
May 15, 2013
Consent should be needed for anonymised data sharing to be lawful, say campaignersOut-Law News :: Data protection
May 15, 2013
Fragmented legal frameworks hindering 'm-health' innovations in EU, says expertOut-Law News :: Data protection
May 14, 2013
FTC Issues Annual Financial Acts Enforcement Letter to CFPBFederal Trade Commission (FTC) - Consumer Protection Press Releases
May 14, 2013
FTC Settlement Requires California Company to Halt Illegal RobocallsFederal Trade Commission (FTC) - Consumer Protection Press Releases
May 14, 2013
What you'll hear at today's video hearing - Report: Tech employment sees small bump - Net governance bill hits the floor - Legislation monitor scores grant funding - SJC holding most of H-1B actionPOLITICO - Top 10 - Morning Tech
May 14, 2013
Study reveals UK business uncertainty over data protection reform plans and cost implicationsOut-Law News :: Data protection
May 13, 2013
Organisations using privacy policies 'to protect themselves', says ICOOut-Law News :: Data protection
May 13, 2013
Commerce examines video policy this week; immigration markup turns to tech - Net governance bill comes to the floor - Turmoil for Zuckerberg group - Tech groups pitch trade rep on U.S.-EU dealPOLITICO - Top 10 - Morning Tech
May 10, 2013
Open data, the day after: What you need to know - House lawmakers go big picture on cellphone bill - McCain cable focus comes as video debate looms - High-skilled immigration amendments teed upPOLITICO - Top 10 - Morning Tech
May 09, 2013
FTC Provides $1.7 Million in Refunds to Nearly 23,000 Consumers Who Lost Money in 'Free Government Grant' SchemeFederal Trade Commission (FTC) - Consumer Protection Press Releases
May 09, 2013
White House unveiling open data policy - Tech talk on the docket at Judiciary's immigration opener - Talkin' mobile tech with Chaffetz & Johnson - Genachowski's last FCC meetingPOLITICO - Top 10 - Morning Tech
May 07, 2013
FTC Testifies on Credit Reporting Accuracy Study, FCRA Enforcement, Credit EducationFederal Trade Commission (FTC) - Consumer Protection Press Releases
May 07, 2013
FTC Says Mobile Cramming Webcast Viewers Can Submit Questions OnlineFederal Trade Commission (FTC) - Consumer Protection Press Releases
May 07, 2013
FTC Warns Data Broker Operations of Possible Privacy ViolationsFederal Trade Commission (FTC) - Consumer Protection Press Releases
May 06, 2013
FTC Votes Unanimously to Retain July 1 Date for Implementation of the Updated Childrens Online Privacy Protection RuleFederal Trade Commission (FTC) - Consumer Protection Press Releases
May 06, 2013
FTC Invites Public to Submit Questions Online During Senior ID Theft WorkshopFederal Trade Commission (FTC) - Consumer Protection Press Releases
May 03, 2013
FTC Approves Final Order Settling Charges Against Cbr Systems, Inc.Federal Trade Commission (FTC) - Consumer Protection Press Releases
May 03, 2013
FTC Settlement Bars Seller of Prepaid Calling Cards from Deceptive MarketingFederal Trade Commission (FTC) - Consumer Protection Press Releases
May 02, 2013
Federal Trade Commission, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to Co-Host Roundtable on Data Integrity in Debt CollectionFederal Trade Commission (FTC) - Consumer Protection Press Releases
May 01, 2013
FTC Approves Final Order Settling Charges Against Marketers of Criminal Background Screening ReportsFederal Trade Commission (FTC) - Consumer Protection Press Releases
May 01, 2013
FTC Announces Agenda, Panelists for Upcoming Mobile Cramming RoundtableFederal Trade Commission (FTC) - Consumer Protection Press Releases
April 30, 2013
FTC Seeks Public Input on Proposed Changes to Textile Labeling Rules; FTC Closes Investigations of 3 Football Helmet Manufacturers; FTC to Host Roundtable on Possible Changes to Jewelry Industry Marketing GuidesFederal Trade Commission (FTC) - Consumer Protection Press Releases
April 25, 2013
FTC Announces Agenda, Panelists for Upcoming Senior ID Theft WorkshopFederal Trade Commission (FTC) - Consumer Protection Press Releases
April 25, 2013
FTC Issues Updated FAQs on Amended Children's Online Privacy Protection RuleFederal Trade Commission (FTC) - Consumer Protection Press Releases
April 24, 2013
FTC Approves Final Order Settling Competition Charges Against Robert Bosch GmbH; FTC Staff Files Comment With Illinois Legislature Regarding Pain Management ServicesFederal Trade Commission (FTC) - Consumer Protection Press Releases
April 24, 2013
FTC Wins Court Judgment Against Remaining NHS Systems DefendantsFederal Trade Commission (FTC) - Consumer Protection Press Releases
April 19, 2013
FTC Survey for 2011 Shows an Estimated 25.6 Million Americans Fell Victim to FraudFederal Trade Commission (FTC) - Consumer Protection Press Releases