Verkada, a manufacturer and retailer of security cameras, has settled FTC accusations of lax security measures. The company sells its products to businesses, including schools and medical facilities. It markets its products as “plug and play:” the cameras connect to the cloud and allow customers’ remote access into both live and archived video footage. Among other features, the cameras have a “people analytics” tool that lets users “search images through facial recognition or face-matching technology.” A review of the settlement raises many reminders for companies about (1) security claims in privacy policies and marketing, (2) remediation concerns following a breach, (3) adherence to the Privacy Shield, and (4) a reminder about related (and often overlooked) laws like CAN-SPAM.Continue Reading Camera Company Will Pay $2.95 Million to Settle Security Claims
