Risk News

6/13/2012
U.S. Penalizes Online Company in Sale of Personal Data
Edward Wyatt, New York Times

"The Federal Trade Commission assessed an $800,000 penalty on Tuesday against Spokeo, a data collector that the commission said violated federal law by compiling and selling people’s personal information for use by potential employers in screening job applicants."

Annie's take:

Background screenings are among the most complicated tools used by corporate recruiters. This case should set some precedent in the online arena.