The Bottom Line The United States is among the minority of large economies in the world without a comprehensive national privacy law. In the absence of such a law, numerous states are filling the void with a complex assortment of often inconsistent privacy laws. However, unexpected Continue Reading
Choppy Waters: Recent Privacy Developments in Targeted Advertising on Both Sides of the Atlantic
Bottom Line Recent privacy developments on both sides of The Pond make it clear that targeted advertising is becoming more challenging in both the United States and Europe. The latest Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) Europe’s Transparency and Consent Framework (TCF) decision clarifies IAB Continue Reading
2024 Privacy Issues: New Laws & Requirements Reshape Compliance
The Bottom Line As we step into 2024, the privacy regulation landscape continues to evolve rapidly, presenting significant challenges for businesses. We're seeing more privacy laws from individual states, which creates a complex web of compliance requirements across different regions. Continue Reading
FCC Votes to Enact Proposed Rule to Close the Lead Generator Loophole
The Bottom Line The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted a rule that is designed to close the lead generator loophole related to robocalls and robotexts. The FCC’s 4-1 vote on December 13, 2023, resulted in a change that could dramatically increase the potential for lawsuits Continue Reading
Canadian Bar Association | Privacy and Access Law Symposium | “International Update”
Quick Details Date | November 9-10, 2023Panel Time | 8:55 - 10:10 amLocation | Ottawa, ON Session Overview Gary Kibel will join a panel of privacy professionals to provide critical updates across borders. Canada’s Bill C-27 drew inspiration from developments in Europe, and Canada’s 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
California Issues Second Draft of CPRA Regulations
The Bottom Line California has released a second version of draft regulations for the CPRA, a mere 10 weeks before the law is to take effect.This latest draft has changes that are both beneficial to businesses and increase the complexities of compliance.Given the fact that the regulations have Continue Reading
2022 Innovating Commerce Serving Communities U.S. Law Conference | Respect and Dignity in the Workplace – The Intersection of Privacy and Retail – Lease Remedies Post-Covid
Gregg Gilman, Davis+Gilbert Labor + Employment partner/co-chair, Gary Kibel, Davis+Gilbert Privacy + Data Security partner and Jesse B. Schneider, Davis+Gilbert Litigation + Dispute Resolution partner will speak on three workshop panels at the 2022 Innovating Commerce Serving Communities (ICSC) U.S Continue Reading
PR Council | What Every Agency CEO Needs to Know about Avoiding Legal Risks Associated with Privacy, Data and Technology
Davis+Gilbert will speak at a PR Council webinar on September 28. Gary Kibel, Davis+Gilbert Privacy + Data Security partner and Devin Kothari, Davis+Gilbert Intellectual Property + Media partner, will be presenting a session entitled "What Every Agency CEO Needs to Know about Avoiding Legal Risks Continue Reading
California Governor Signs Age-Appropriate Design Code into Law
The Bottom Line For the first time, a state has enacted a bipartisan law that imposes monetary fines on companies that violate children’s privacy or jeopardize the online safety of minors under age 18. The Act requires businesses to reevaluate their privacy practices related to children and Continue Reading