FTC Settles With Smart Lock Company Over Data Allegations
A Canadian company falsely claimed its smart locks were secure and failed to follow industry best practices to protect data, the FTC alleged Wednesday in a settlement. Contrary to representations to consumers, Tapplock “failed to take reasonable precautions or follow…
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industry best practices to protect the consumer data it collected through its app,” the agency said. With 5-0 commissioner approval, the settlement requires the company to “implement a comprehensive security program and obtain independent biennial assessments.”