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US Supreme Court rules that federal government can be liable under Fair Credit Reporting Act

JURIST

Credit reports and scores can determine everything from where a person lives to where she works to whether her small business survives. Congress enacted FCRA out of a recognition that the health of the national economy depends on fair and accurate credit reporting.

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What Do Startups Need to Know About Data Privacy Law?

Strictly Business

Cybersecurity incidents are often the precursor to investigations and possible enforcement actions by state attorneys general or the FTC. These incidents can also lead to private causes of action (or even a class action) typically by consumers whose information was compromised or improperly used or disclosed.

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