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
Iowa Becomes the 6th State to Pass Comprehensive Consumer Privacy Legislation
The Bottom Line Iowa has become the sixth state to enact a comprehensive privacy law, but certainly will not be the last.Similar to Utah’s forthcoming law, Iowa’s statute has many features that are more business-friendly than the laws in California, Virginia, Colorado and Connecticut. Not to Continue Reading
Utah’s First-of-its-Kind Social Media Laws Impose Sweeping Protections for Kids and Teens
The Bottom Line Two new Utah laws will require social media companies to get parental consent for all users under 18, re-verify the age of existing users, prohibit advertising to such minors, and more.These onerous requirements may lead social media companies to avoid Utah altogether. Both Continue Reading
Performance Marketing Association | Performance Marketing and Privacy: Don’t Take it Personally
On February 21, Gary Kibel, Privacy + Data Security Partner, will be speaking on a webinar entitled "Performance Marketing and Privacy: Don't Take it Personally" at the Performance Marketing Association free LinkedIn webinar. Gary will be joined by Tricia Meyer the CEO and Executive Director at PMA. Continue Reading
kidTECH Conference | Lunching With the Lawyers: Big Developments in Privacy and Safety Law
On February 16, Gary Kibel, Privacy + Data Security Partner, will be speaking at a lunch & roundtable session on the topic of "Big Developments in Privacy and Safety law" at the kidTECH conference held in Miami, Florida. Gary will be joined by Akhil Bhardwaj from kidSAFE Seal and Alex Stout from Continue Reading
The FTC Enforces its First Fine Under the Health Breach Notification Rule
The Bottom Line The FTC is showing that it intends to be more active regarding the misuse and exploitation of sensitive personal information. Companies that use health information should take precautions to protect consumer data and provide proper disclosures when sharing health information with Continue Reading
Revised Colorado Privacy Act Rules
The Bottom Line While companies are working to update their privacy notices and internal practices in light of the new California and Virginia laws that went into effect on January 1, 2023, they should consider additional issues covered by Colorado’s law.Colorado’s rules are not yet final, so we Continue Reading
2023 Top Privacy Issues: New Laws & Expanded Enforcement
The Bottom Line As new state privacy laws go into effect in 2023, companies need to ensure compliance with an ever growing list of obligations.Expect regulators to keep cracking down on dark patterns and privacy violations, including noncompliance with these new privacy laws. Privacy laws Continue Reading