FTC Takes Action Against Chegg For ‘Careless’ Security Practices Resulting in Four Breaches

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On January 15, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a proposed settlement with GoDaddy Inc. (GoDaddy) for making false or misleading representations about their security practices in violation of Section 5 of the FTC Act. GoDaddy, a website hosting company, serves approximately 5 million customers. In the complaint, the FTC indicated that although GoDaddy […]

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The Biden Administration’s Office for Civil Rights delivered on its promise to propose an update to the HIPAA Security Rule. Our Health Care and Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy groups summarize key points from the new rule and consider the rule’s future in the incoming Trump Administration.