U.S. state privacy laws are multiplying at a dizzying rate. The Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act, which came into effect on January 1, 2023, will be followed by the Colorado Privacy Act and the Connecticut Data Privacy Act on July 1, 2023 (“VA/CO/CT Laws”), the same date that the new California Continue Reading
An (Im)Perfect 10: Indiana, Tennessee, Montana & Texas Pass Consumer Privacy Laws
The Bottom Line There are now 10 states with comprehensive privacy laws, with more on the way.Without federal legislation, a patchwork of state laws may be the standard going forward, much in the same way that data breach notification laws eventually became ubiquitous at the state level. In Continue Reading
The Warnings Were Real: FTC Takes Action Against Ed Tech Company for COPPA Violation
The Bottom Line The legal responsibility for complying with COPPA remains with the ed tech provider — not schools, students or parents.Ed tech providers may rely on schools to authorize data collection in lieu of parental consent only if the information collected from children is used solely for Continue Reading
Google Makes Changes Ahead of July 1 CPRA Enforcement Date
The Bottom Line To comply with the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), Google is changing its restricted data processing (RDP) policy and will no longer offer the service to advertisers conducting cross-context behavioral advertising as of July 1, 2023.In such cases, Google will no longer act Continue Reading
Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) | 2023 Summit – Digital Advertising, Privacy and Regulation: A Panoramic View
Davis+Gilbert is a proud sponsor of the 2023 Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Summit to be held in Seattle, WA on May 17-18. The Summit will will feature in-depth interactive discussion around policy challenges and opportunities facing our industry, as well as the latest developments regarding Continue Reading
Association of National Advertisers | Legal Affairs Committee Webinar | Stay in Compliance Without Losing Your Edge
Quick Details Date | May 11, 2:00 PM ET Location | Online Presenters Session Overview Every year, new trends, technologies and threats profoundly impact the business landscape. This year's top advertising and marketing issues are largely focused on one theme: Protection. Marketers Continue Reading
Washington is First State to Pass Consumer Health Data Privacy Law
The Bottom Line With states passing comprehensive consumer privacy laws left and right, Washington is the first state to pass an aggressive privacy law focusing on consumer health data.With consent requirements to process health data and a private right of action, the Act is not one to be Continue Reading
As Federal and State Governments Take Action Against TikTok, What Should Brands and Agencies Know?
The Bottom Line In light of increased federal and state regulatory oversight, the potential reach of TikTok may begin to shrink.Brands and agencies should take steps to prepare for a government ban of TikTok Trendy social media app TikTok gained popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic and Continue Reading
Faced with Increasing Pressure, Roblox Adopts New Advertising Standards
The Bottom Line Brands are restricted from showing advertising content to Roblox users under 13 years old and must use the platform’s PolicyService API to ensure only users aged 13 or older can view their advertising content.Brands should consult with legal counsel if they are unsure whether Continue Reading
AdExchanger | Clean Rooms Aren’t A Data Free-For-All
Clean rooms are all the rage these days. They enable parties to engage in certain data processing activities in a more secure and privacy-friendly manner. Putting data in the possession of a presumably trusted third party makes a world of sense. But while clean rooms are very useful for some Continue Reading