The Bottom Line Four states now have laws that create rules and registration requirements for data brokers. While initially limited to Vermont’s 2018 Data Broker Act and California’s 2019 law, amended by the Delete Act on October 10, 2023, Texas and Oregon recently passed their own laws. 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
PRNEWS Measurement & Data Summit | Privacy, Compliance and First-Party Data
On September 8, Davis+Gilbert Privacy + Data Security associate, Zachary Klein, will speak on a panel at PRNEWS Measurement & Data Summit during a session entitled “Privacy, Compliance and First-Party Data.” Session Overview As privacy legislation takes effect, companies need to prepare Continue Reading
FTC to “Crack Down” on Ed Tech’s Use of Children’s Data
The Bottom Line The FTC is fully committed to cracking down on companies that illegally surveil children learning online.Companies should follow best practices to avoid fines that could reach millions for violating children’s privacy. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) unanimously approved a Continue Reading
CCPA Update: Preparing for the CCPA – 10 Things You Can Tackle Now
The Bottom Line In the ever-changing landscape of the U.S. privacy space, businesses should not take a wait-and-see approach when it comes to CCPA compliance. The ten action items outlined in this Alert will not only assist businesses with CCPA compliance, but may also assist with compliance with Continue Reading