The Bottom Line There are now 10 states with comprehensive privacy laws, with more on the way.Without federal legislation, a patchwork of state laws may be the standard going forward, much in the same way that data breach notification laws eventually became ubiquitous at the state level. In Continue Reading
As Federal and State Governments Take Action Against TikTok, What Should Brands and Agencies Know?
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
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
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
AdExchanger | Utah’s And Connecticut’s Privacy Laws May Not Be That Different From The CDPA, CPRA And CPA – But Are You Ready?
California, Virginia and Colorado were just the beginning. Soon, the ad tech community will have even more state privacy laws to keep tabs on. On December 31, 2023, the Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA) will go into effect, while the Connecticut Data Privacy Act is set to take effect on July 1, Continue Reading
Utah Consumer Privacy Act Joins the Growing List of Comprehensive State Privacy Laws
The Bottom Line In the absence of a new comprehensive consumer privacy law on the federal level, states continue to propose their own laws.Utah has become the fourth state in the United States to enact such a law.There are similarities, but some differences, with the new laws in California, Continue Reading
FCC Proposes $13.3M Fine Against Sinclair Broadcast Group for Apparently Violating Sponsorship Identification Rules
The Bottom Line The FCC's enforcement action against Sinclair for apparent failure to disclose sponsorship identification resulted in a record-setting proposed fine. This is part of a larger, recent trend by regulators ensuring that relevant material information is disclosed to consumers in an Continue Reading