TD Bank North America (“TD Bank”) and the Massachusetts Attorney General announced an agreement on December 8 to end a data breach lawsuit brought against TD Bank by the Massachusetts Attorney General. The lawsuit alleged that TD Bank failed to … [Read more] about TD Bank NA Settles Data Breach Lawsuit with Mass. AG
23 Privacy Enforcement Authorities Issue a Joint Open Letter to App Marketplaces
On December 9, 2014, a joint open letter (“Letter”) was issued to the operators of seven (7) app marketplaces, urging them to “make the basic commitment to require each app that can access or collect personal information, to provide users with timely … [Read more] about 23 Privacy Enforcement Authorities Issue a Joint Open Letter to App Marketplaces
CFPB’s Final Rule Allows Online Privacy Notice Posting In Certain Circumstances
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently published a final rule regarding annual privacy notices from financial institutions to their customers. The rule allows financial institutions that limit their consumer data-sharing and meet … [Read more] about CFPB’s Final Rule Allows Online Privacy Notice Posting In Certain Circumstances
Giovanni Buttarelli Confirmed as New European Data Protection Supervisor
On November 27, the European Parliament confirmed that Giovanni Buttarelli will serve as the next European Data Protection Supervisor (“EDPS”). Buttarelli will take over for Peter Hustinx, who served as EDPS for 10 years. Prior to his appointment, … [Read more] about Giovanni Buttarelli Confirmed as New European Data Protection Supervisor
European Data Protection Supervisor Releases Guidelines on Data Protection for Financial Services Regulation
The European Data Protection Supervisor has released guidance to European financial services regulators to help them analyze data protection and privacy in the financial services arena. The guidance sets forth a 10-step methodology to “facilitate … [Read more] about European Data Protection Supervisor Releases Guidelines on Data Protection for Financial Services Regulation