Maryland is enforcing new strict children’s privacy laws aimed to protect children and teens online. The “Maryland Kids Code” which went into effect on October 1st, has restricted how businesses can collect and process data of those under 18. Davis+Gilbert Privacy, Technology + Data Security partner Continue Reading
Children’s Privacy Roundup: U.S. vs. TikTok and Federal and State Legislation Updates
The Bottom Line The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have continued their commitment to protecting kids’ and teens’ digital privacy. In 2019, Google and YouTube paid what was then a record fine to the FTC and the New York Attorney General for violating Continue Reading
AdExchanger | Don’t Sleep On Maryland’s Strict New Data Privacy Law
Numerous states have enacted their own comprehensive data privacy laws the California Consumer Privacy Act in 2018. Keeping up with the differences between these laws can be a challenging task for any business or privacy professional. Maryland’s new privacy law, The Maryland Online Data Privacy Act Continue Reading
U.S. House Unveils the Latest Attempt at a U.S. Privacy Law: The American Privacy Rights Act
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