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Data security bill introduced in U.S. Senate

The U.S. Senate is considering a bill that would require retailers and other entities to secure consumer data and notify consumers when information is breached.

Posted 06/30/2006Kurt PetersPost a comment

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Watch out for breaches in content privacy rules, expert warns

Stepped up enforcement of laws including the Children’s On Line Privacy Protection Act are causing more retailers to take a closer look at content management systems.

Posted 05/27/2004Paul DemeryPost a comment

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LisaFrank.com will pay fine to settle charge it violated kids` privacy rule

Lisa Frank, manufacturer of girls’ toys that it sells at lisafrank.com, has agreed to pay $30,000 in civil penalties to settle an FTC complaint that it collected information about children without parents’ consent, in violation of federal rules.

Posted 10/05/2001Kurt PetersPost a comment

FTC’s big-bucks children’s privacy settlements send a message to all online marketers

FTC’s big-bucks children’s privacy settlements send a message to all online marketers.

Posted 04/30/2003Internet RetailerPost a comment