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City of Algona warns of scam emails
31+ min ago (184+ words) Local residents were warned of scammers posing as Algona city officials in an effort to steal money. Algona City Administrator Jacob Tjaden said local residents recently received scam emails instructing local residents to wire money to the city. The emails…...
Canadians could get a cut of $8 million proposed settlement in beef price-fixing class action | CBC News
55+ min ago (321+ words) Canadians who bought beef after 2015 could be eligible for a share of nearly $8 million as part of a proposed settlement with companies over allegations of price-fixing. A statement from multiple Canadian law firms says JBS USA Company, Swift Beef Company,…...
Nothing more than a scam: Centralia man accused of running phony chrome plating operation
2+ hour, 48+ min ago (615+ words) A Centralia man is accused of running a phony chrome plating business designed to scam unsuspecting customers out of their auto parts, while never completing paid-for services. According to prosecutors, Donald L. Meth Jr. , 62, never even had a Centralia business license....
Lexbase case: EU court tells Sweden selling criminal records online violates GDPR
10+ hour, 26+ min ago (418+ words) The Local Sweden - Do Not Process My Personal Information The EU's top tribunal said that putting criminal records online for payment does not constitute journalism and violates data protection rights, after a Swedish court asked for guidance. "The mere placing…...
Flock camera audit program reveals misuse by Georgia law enforcement
3+ hour, 43+ min ago (510+ words) The rollout of a new audit feature for Flock Safety cameras has revealed misuse across Georgia law enforcement agencies. Five officers from the Albany Police Department were charged with misuse of license plate data and violation of oath of office…...
Are AI traffic cameras coming to Fairfax crosswalks?
53+ min ago (598+ words) As Virginia communities gain the authority to use automated cameras to enforce stop-sign and pedestrian-crossing violations, privacy advocates and law enforcement officials are offering sharply different views on what the technology means for public safety and civil liberties. The legislation…...
Cashing In on Deception: Pennsylvania Secures $1. 1 Million To Boost Consumer Protection From Cash App Settlement
1+ hour, 6+ min ago (368+ words) Pennsylvania will receive more than $1. 1 million as part of a multistate settlement with Block Inc. , the owner of Cash App. Attorney General Dave Sunday HARRISBURG, Pa. (EYT) " Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced Wednesday that Block Inc. , the owner of…...
All About Women's Care Data Breach Disclosed, Lawsuit Possible
2+ hour, 58+ min ago (395+ words) Attorneys working with Class Action. org are looking into whether a class action lawsuit can be filed in light of the AAWC data breach. As part of their investigation, they need to hear from individuals who had their information exposed…...
Becker Professional Development Loses Bid to Toss Privacy Suit
38+ min ago (92+ words) Bloomberg Law News Becker Professional Development Corp. must face a proposed class action alleging it shared the video-watching histories of its customers with Google LLC and Meta Platforms Inc. in violation of the Video Privacy Protection Act. Lead plaintiff Michael…...
Carlyle Senior Care Data Breach Affects 4, 060 Individuals
2+ hour, 13+ min ago (225+ words) Carlyle Senior Care Management Company Inc. , a management company that oversees a network of for-profit nursing home facilities in South Carolina, disclosed a data breach that affected 4, 060 individuals in the United States. The company serves as the management and parent…...