Data Security & Privacy

‘Data Mining’ Company Settles Lawsuit With FTC Over How It ‘Mined’ Consumer Information

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In a first of its kind legal action, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) today announced that Pasadena-based, Spokeo, Inc., agreed to an $800,000 settlement over charges that the data collecting company improperly compiled and sold people’s personal information for use by potential employers in screening job applicant’s.  Without admitting any guilt and as a part […]