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Top consumer watchdog in the United States has a plan for dealing with data brokers
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) proposed action aims to stop data brokers from enabling scammers, stalkers and spies to undermine US’ safety and security. The CFPB has proposed to regulate data brokers in the same way as credit reporting agencies. It would require data brokers to obtain explicit authorisation from people before sharing their…
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A new online privacy proposal has made it to congress
US lawmakers have proposed a new legislation that would give individuals the ability to sue companies for violating their privacy rights. The American Privacy Rights Act would also give consumers new rights regarding how their information is used by large companies and data brokers. It would also prevent states from imposing tougher rules on companies…