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“Game Changer”

Published on May 13, 2011 By Mike Logan

Obama is known for using terms like “game changer” when he campaigns or shares ideas. However, the President just introduced a Federal breach notification bill that truly WOULD be a game changer. The majority of what’s proposed sounds a lot like what’s already out there, until this very significant portion: “The president’s proposal also includes [...]

Twitter Twacker

Published on June 28, 2010 By Mike Logan

Remember when Twitter was hacked and then-President-elect Barack Obama’s followers were offered $500 in free gas? Honestly, me neither, but apparently the FTC wants to make sure Twitter doesn’t forget either: In a statement on Thursday, the FTC said Twitter has agreed to settle charges that it deceived consumers and put their privacy at risk [...]

FTC Weighs In

Published on June 22, 2010 By Mike Logan

This shouldn’t really be a surprise, but even reps from the FTC feel current privacy laws aren’t effective: The existing constellation of privacy laws, which relies heavily on disclosure of data collection and use practices and on informed consumer choice, “in some very basic sense isn’t working,” said Kathryn Ratte, a senior attorney in the [...]