With all 50 states in the process of lifting stay-at-home orders, many businesses are eager to reopen but remain committed to protecting their most important assets — their employees. As part of establishing reopening procedures, some businesses have considered collecting health-related information from employees to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among the workforce.
While collecting
We are pleased to announce that Tim St. George will present during the Employment Screening Resources (ESR) webinar, “Background Checks: Required Disclosures, Notices Prior to Adverse Action, and More.” This webinar will provide a clear run down on the latest legal decisions as well as best practices when providing disclosures of background checks before taking
The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the U.S. economy in unimaginable ways. Millions are unemployed as a result of federal and state action to contain and limit the spread of the virus. The cascading effects of shutting down the entire U.S. economy have already been felt by both mortgage servicers and borrowers alike.
In
On May 21, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a report providing an analysis of the complaints it has received since the outbreak of the coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic. Unsurprisingly, the number of complaints has increased dramatically.
The report shows that the CFPB received 36,700 consumer complaints in March and 42,400 in April, the two highest
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A review of privacy and data breach class action lawsuits reveal an ongoing trend. Plaintiffs filing these actions, time and time again, rely on the same allegations concerning missteps taken by an organization in the areas of privacy and data security. Allegations usually range
On June 4, Commissioner Sandy O’Laughlin of the State of Nevada Financial Institutions Division (“NFID”) informed licensed collection agencies that they may resume operations contingent upon compliance with any outstanding emergency directive issued by Governor Steve Sisolak, guidance issued by a state agency, Justice Court Orders for each jurisdiction, and health and safety guidance from
HyperBeard, Inc., a developer of popular children’s applications, has agreed to settle with the Federal Trade Commission over allegations of its failure to comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act Rule (“COPPA Rule”). HyperBeard agreed to pay $150,000 in fines and to delete the information allegedly obtained from children under 13 years old without
Like most industries today, Consumer Finance Services businesses are being significantly impacted by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Troutman Sanders and Pepper Hamilton have developed a dedicated COVID-19 Resource Center to guide clients through this unprecedented global health challenge. We regularly update this site with COVID-19 news and developments, recommendations from leading health organizations, and tools
There is no shortage of legislation to address the coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic and the emerging contact tracing applications. In late April 2020, Republican senators introduced a bill called the COVID-19 Consumer Data Protection Act that aims to provide consumers more transparency, choice, and control over information collected in connection with COVID-19. Then, in May, Democrats
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (“CISA”) launched its first installment of its “Cyber Essentials Toolkit” titled, “Yourself, The Leader – Drive Cybersecurity Strategy, Investment, and Culture” on May 29. CISA is developing the Cyber Essentials Toolkit, with the assistance of small businesses, to equip businesses with resources to improve their cybersecurity practices.
CISA will