The Google Assistant $68 Million Settlement Is Open — How to File Your Claim Before August 27
The $68M Google Assistant privacy settlement is open. Here’s who qualifies, how to file by the August 27, 2026 deadline, and what your payout could be.
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The FTC Just Caught a Data Broker Selling Your Location to Anyone Who Would Pay — What the Kochava Case Means for People in Debt
The FTC just settled with data broker Kochava, which sold real-time location data from 300 million phones. Here’s what it means if you’re dealing with debt.
Does a Debt Collector Count as a ‘Third Party’ the Privacy Notice Promised? A Reader’s Question, Answered
Lisa asked if her privacy notice makes her debt unenforceable once it’s sold to a collector. The real answer involves two laws, not one.
23andMe Data Breach Settlement Deadline Is Here — How to File for Up to $10,000
The deadline to file a claim in the $30 million 23andMe data breach settlement is February 17, 2026. Eligible customers can claim up to $10,000. Here is how to file.
Upromise Complaints: What the FTC Records Show
Quick Answer: The FTC found that Upromise’s TurboSaver Toolbar deceptively collected consumers’ personal information, including website visits, search terms, usernames, and passwords in clear text. While Upromise offers legitimate college savings rebates through partner merchants, the company faced regulatory action for privacy violations related to their toolbar feature.If you have a child and are saving …
