The European Union has passed strict new data collection rules that will affect how Facebook, Snapchat and other social media giants do business in the region. “More than 90% of Europeans say ...

Feds consider cracking down on tech firms' data collection. August 11, ... Now federal regulators are looking at drafting rules to crack down on what they call "harmful commercial surveillance." ...

Furthermore, companies that do not meet data privacy laws can face millions in fines: Even the smallest of GDPR infractions can cost up to €20 million (or roughly $21.7 million).

On Thursday, the FTC announced it is accepting public input on whether to draft new data privacy rules, a prelude to a possible rulemaking action. Westend61/Getty Images ...

These regulations have had a significant impact on digital marketing, particularly when it comes to data collection and usage of that data. This has led to some challenges for digital marketers ...

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — The Federal Trade Commission is launching a new effort aimed at limiting and protecting the data online companies collect. FTC Chair Linda Khan said her agency will soon ...

The European Union is considering new rules to promote healthier competition between companies whose business models rely on collecting large amounts of data, the bloc’s digital chief said.

The agency on Wednesday published its rules for data collection on American citizens, updating them for the digital age and making them readily available for the first time. SEE ALSO: Donald Trump ...

Google was first slapped with the fine in January 2019, the first penalty for a U.S. tech giant under new European data privacy rules that took effect in 2018. By Associated Press Nation Apr 04 ...

Whether it's the fitness tracker on your wrist, the “smart” home appliances in your house or the latest kids’ fad going viral in online videos, they all produce a trove of personal data for ...