The Federal Trade Commission Staff (FTC) released a new “Staff Perspective” on January 9, 2018, that highlights key privacy and data security issues related to autonomous and connected vehicles. The Staff Perspective outlines...more
On January 8, 2018, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) brought its first-ever privacy and data security case involving Internet-connected toys. VTech Electronics Limited and its US subsidiary (VTech), maker of...more
1/11/2018
/ Children's Toys ,
Connected Items ,
COPPA ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Mobile Apps ,
Parental Consent ,
Popular ,
Security and Privacy Controls ,
Websites
Two new privacy guidelines are now effective in South Korea. Earlier this year, the Korea Communications Commission (KCC) published “Privacy Guidelines for Online Customized Ads” (Korean language link) and a “Privacy Guide...more
The majority of new cars today come with a variety of so-called “connected” features, such as the ability to communicate with one another, Internet-connected features and video content, and even the ability to drive...more
7/6/2017
/ Automotive Industry ,
Connected Cars ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Collection ,
Data-Sharing ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FTC Act ,
NHTSA ,
Privacy Concerns ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
V2V
The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) has recommended further changes to the proposed ePrivacy Regulation that would have significant impacts on the electronic communication sector and other online companies. In a...more
The EU General Data Protection Regulation’s (GDPR) requirements are coming into focus quickly as EU data protection authorities continue to issue guidance on different aspects of the law. On April 4, 2017, the Article 29...more
The UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) continues to play an active role in shaping data protection law in the EU, notwithstanding the UK’s decision to leave the EU in the aftermath of Brexit. On April 6, 2017, the ICO...more
While companies prepare for the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to take effect in May 2018, another highly significant item on the agenda is arguably the current review process of the proposal for a Regulation on...more
On November 10, the US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit granted LabMD’s motion to stay enforcement, pending appeal, of a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) order against the company for its allegedly deficient data...more
The Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) recently announced that self-regulatory enforcement of its cross-device guidance will begin in February 2017. Accordingly, companies that engage in cross-device tracking and...more
Recent actions against two prominent mobile app developers serve as a warning for companies that authorize third parties to collect and use information over time for advertising in mobile apps (known as interest-based...more
On June 21, 2016, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) held a workshop to examine competition and consumer protection issues in the rooftop solar industry—also known as solar “distributed generation.” Beyond exploring a wide...more
7/5/2016
/ Anti-Competitive ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Environmental Claims ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Green Guides ,
Net Metering ,
Public Utilities Commission ,
SEIA ,
Solar Energy ,
Solar Panels ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
On Monday, November 16, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) held a workshop that examined the key privacy and security issues raised by emerging technologies that track users across their various devices, such as smartphones,...more