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September

6
2023
Trends

Oregon Data Breaches Highlight Need for Tighter Cybersecurity

In an age where our personal information is increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks, two recent data breaches in Oregon serve as stark reminders of the importance of protecting our identities.

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September

6
2023
Industry News

California Looks to Amend Data Broker Law

The state of California is on the verge of amending its current data broker law with Senate Bill 362, also known as the Delete Act (“the Act”). The Act passed in the Assembly’s Committee on Privacy and Consumer Protection and has currently been referred to the Assembly’s Committee on Appropriations.

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September

6
2023
Industry News

State Regulators Step Up Enforcement of New Privacy Laws

Regulators in California and Colorado recently announced enforcement sweeps under new and newly updated state privacy laws. Companies in Colorado (including nonprofits) and California should double-check their privacy notices, processes and documentation to comply with these laws, particularly the enforcement priorities identified in the notices.

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September

5
2023
Industry News

Attorney General Bonta Announces Settlement with Mortgage Servicer over Failure to Properly Process Military Reservists’ Mortgage Deferment Requests

OAKLAND California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced a settlement with The Money Source, Inc. (TMS), resolving allegations that the company failed to properly process, and timely grant, mortgage deferment requests made by California military reservists called to active duty.

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September

5
2023
Industry News

New York Federal Court Sides with CFPB, Denies Debt Holders’ Motions to Dismiss Case Alleging Violations of the FDCPA and CFPA

On August 22, a district court judge in the Western District of New York denied the defendants’ motions to dismiss a case brought by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) alleging violations of the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FDCPA) and Consumer Financial Protection Act (CFPA).

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