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Data Privacy Week: Time to Take Control of Your Data

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Ridgewood NJ, Data Privacy Week is a global effort to empower individuals and encourage organizations to respect privacy, safeguard data, and enable trust. Every year, the National Security Alliance dedicates a week to recognizing the importance of data privacy and being informed about how information is used, collected, or shared in our digital culture. This year’s theme is to “take control of your data.” Online activity produces a wealth of data, which is collected by websites, apps, devices, services, and organizations all around the world. Although we cannot control every piece of information collected, users still have a right to data privacy.

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Startups and Legal Guidance

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Launching and growing a startup is filled with challenges and opportunities, especially regarding legal compliance and protection. For many budding entrepreneurs, navigating the intricate legal landscape can be daunting. It is where the value of simplified online legal solutions becomes evident, providing startups with an accessible pathway to legal guidance. These solutions offer a practical approach to understanding and managing legal requirements, which is crucial for the success and growth of any startup. This article explores the key legal considerations for startups, covering various aspects from business formation to intellectual property rights.

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Brave’s Non-tracking Search Engine Takes on the Surveillance State

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Ridgewood NJ, Brave’s search engine has been launched in global beta. The non-tracking search engine is built on top of an independent index and is marketed as a privacy-safe alternative to products like Google search. Brave will make Brave Search the default search for its browser later this year. Pro-privacy consumer tech has been building momentum over the last few years as the public is becoming more educated on surveillance-based business models.

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Uber Settles Largest Multi-State Data Breach Settlement Ever

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Trenton NJ,  Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal announced today that the ride-sharing company Uber Technologies, Inc. has agreed to pay a total of $148 million to resolve a multi-jurisdiction investigation into a data breach that compromised the personal information of Uber riders and drivers. New Jersey’s share of the recovery is approximately $3.75 million.

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