FTC Blocks Data Broker Outlogic From Collecting And Selling Sensitive Location Data

We’ve long noted how the U.S. has generally proven too corrupt to pass even a baseline privacy law or regulate data brokers. The result has been a long line of companies that over-collect all…

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FTC Blocks Data Broker Outlogic From Collecting And Selling Sensitive Location Data

We’ve long noted how the U.S. has generally proven too corrupt to pass even a baseline privacy law or regulate data brokers. The result has been a long line of companies that over-collect all…

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#FTC bans #databroker from selling Americans’ #location data
The U.S. #FederalTradeCommission banned data broker #Outlogic, formerly #XModeSocial, from selling Americans' raw location data that could be used for tracking purposes.
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ftc-bans-data-broker-from-selling-americans-location-data/ #privacy #surveillance #XMode
FTC bans data broker from selling Americans’ location data

Today, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) banned data broker Outlogic, formerly X-Mode Social, from selling Americans' raw location data that could be used for tracking purposes.

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FTC Bans Outlogic (X-Mode) From Selling Sensitive Location Data

FTC bans Outlogic from selling sensitive location data! A landmark move for digital privacy.

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