Companies that experience data security breaches have a lot to worry about — but their problems encompass much more than responding to irate consumers. The business community also has to worry about the U.S. government, which can penalize e-commerce companies for failing to provide adequate protection for consumers’ personal data. A recent federal court ruling could provide the FTC with more muscle for cracking down on companies whose faulty information technology practices result in the theft or exposure of personal data.
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Court Bolsters FTC's Authority to Regulate Cybersecurity
Posted by: John K. Higgins September 16, 2015 10:29 AMCompanies that experience data security breaches have a lot to worry about — but their problems encompass much more than responding to irate consumers. The business community also has to worry about the U.S. government, which can penalize e-commerce companies for failing to provide adequate protection for consumers’ personal data. A recent federal court ruling could provide the FTC with more muscle for cracking down on companies whose faulty information technology practices result in the theft or exposure of personal data.