The Bottom Line The FTC finally issued its Final Rule amending the requirements of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). The announcement, eagerly awaited after the FTC’s proposed changes on December 20, 2023, marks the first amendment to the COPPA Rule since 2013. The online Continue Reading
Bloomberg Government | State Data Privacy Law Patchwork Expands by Eight States in 2025
Eight states have new privacy laws that further complicate the requirements consumer data companies must follow are taking effect in 2025. The new laws give consumers rights over their data, allowing them to know what information a company collects, the ability to request its deletion and now, Continue Reading
California Privacy Regulations Focus On Data Brokers and All Businesses
The Bottom Line On November 8, 2024, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) Board voted to adopt new regulations clarifying the California Delete Act. The Board also voted to advance its proposed rulemaking package and updates to several regulations — namely, regulations concerning Continue Reading
12 State Privacy Laws in Play – Delaware’s Personal Data Privacy Act
The Bottom Line In the absence of comprehensive federal privacy legislation, state law makers throughout the nation are enacting privacy laws, and Delaware is the latest to join the race. Following California, Virginia, Colorado, Utah, Connecticut, Iowa, Indiana, Tennessee, Montana, Texas, Continue Reading
New York City Bar Association (NYCBA) | Marketing and Advertising Law Faceoff: Social and Digital Media vs. Regulatory Oversight
Quick Details Date | May 17, 2023 Location | Webinar Session Overview In this session, Emily Catron will discuss The Rapidly Changing Domestic and International Privacy Law Eco-Systems. Other experts in the field will address the critical issues that arise when offering games and other 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
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
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