Communications & Media Law, Business Organization, Privacy

Whose Social Media Account Is It, Anyway?

by Odia Kagan | Pepper Hamilton LLP on 5/16/2013

A detailed social media policy specifically addressing the ownership of social media accounts is key to a corporation’s ability to maintain ownership of an employee’s account after the employee leaves the corporation....more

Big Regulation’s Big Data

by Richik Sarkar on 5/8/2013

In March 2012, the Obama Administration announced its Big Data Research and Development Initiative. The program involves a total of over $200 million in new commitments from several departments and agencies to improve the...more

Levick Weekly - March 8, 2013: Corporate Humor; Context Is Key

by Mikah Sellers | LEVICK on 3/11/2013

In This Issue: - Corporate Humor Context is Key - Cyber Security - Technology’s Impact on Reputation - Blogs Worth Following - LEVICK In the News - Excerpt from Corporate Humor, Context is...more

High Anxiety: Five Basic Worries For Every Corporate Board

by Michael Volkov on 2/27/2013

Life is full of anxieties. We all know that. Some suffer worse anxieties than others. As I often say, anxiety comes and goes. Anxiety cannot be measured but is something that everyone experiences on their own terms....more

Data Breach: Who's Gonna Get It?

by Shawn Tuma on 1/11/2013

The message–that’s what I’m talking about–who’s gonna get the message sent to them first? Data breaches, hacking, and privacy are one of the biggest news stories since 2011 and there is no sign that will be changing...more

Mobile App Privacy Developments In California

by Peter Bauman - Senior Associate at Tharpe &... on 12/7/2012

The Attorney General of California has begun sending non-compliance letters to mobile app developers who are not complying with the State’s privacy laws because their apps do not have a privacy policy. The apps targeted are...more

FTC Green Marketing Guides

by Robert Freedman - Partner at Tharpe & Howell,... on 12/6/2012

The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced the release of revised “Green Guides” on October 1, 2012. The Green Guides are intended to help marketers avoid making misleading environmental claims. The Green Guides are...more

[Infographic] The Growing Impact of Social Media

by Morrison & Foerster LLP on 11/30/2012

Infographic: The Growing Impact of Social Media Social media sites are transforming not only the daily lives of consumers, but also how companies interact with consumers. As with the Internet boom during the mid-to-late...more

Reducing Cyber Risk

by Robert Freedman - Partner at Tharpe & Howell,... on 11/27/2012

The European perspective on managing cyber risk is valuable for US companies operating internationally and also as risk management guidance when operating in the US. Recently, an arm of the UK Government Communication...more

Who’s Liable For Vendor’s CAN-SPAM Violation?

by Peter Bauman - Senior Associate at Tharpe &... on 11/23/2012

The CAN-SPAM act sets legal rules for commercial E-Mail and includes various provisions that apply to “any electronic mail message the primary purpose of which is the commercial advertisement or promotion of a commercial...more

Data Privacy And Protection Efforts Start With A Company Policy, But Don’t End There

by Peter Bauman - Senior Associate at Tharpe &... on 11/20/2012

If your company has a data privacy policy in place, make sure you live up to its provisions. Failure to do so makes it more likely that the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) will pursue an enforcement action against the...more

Privacy Enforcement By California Attorney General’s Office

by Peter Bauman - Senior Associate at Tharpe &... on 10/26/2012

California takes citizen privacy rights seriously. That’s the unmistakable message communicated by a recent announcement that the Office of the Attorney General of California is creating a Privacy Enforcement and...more

Apple Shareholders Request Information From Board on Privacy/Security Risk

by Mintz Levin - Privacy & Security on 9/26/2012

This week, Apple shareholders requested that its Board of Directors publish a report explaining how the board oversees privacy and data security risks. The proposal was prompted by concern that recent issues such as the...more

In-House Counsel in the Cloud Can You Trust Online Storage

by Christopher Hopkins on 9/26/2012

This article explains to in-house corporate counsels the risks, benefits, and issues to investigate regarding cloud storage of data....more

Google Privacy Violation Alleged, Leads To FTC Settlement

by Robert Freedman - Partner at Tharpe & Howell,... on 9/13/2012

Google’s business model is based on delivering relevant search results and, increasingly, relevant ads to those who use its products. In order to do so, Google needs to know a user’s search history since search history and...more

FTC Report Outlines New Privacy Framework For Handling Consumer Data

by Robert Freedman - Partner at Tharpe & Howell,... on 9/11/2012

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a report in March 2012 setting forth best practices for businesses to protect the privacy of American consumers and give them greater control over the collection and use of their...more

Corporate Sustainability and Social Entrepreneurship: Part Three

by Peter Bauman - Senior Associate at Tharpe &... on 9/11/2012

Elisabeth Murdoch, daughter of media baron Rupert Murdoch and a successful media executive in her own right, recently criticized her brother James, a top executive at News Corp., for pursuing profit at all costs. According...more

Google Privacy Violation Alleged, Leads To FTC Settlement

by Peter Bauman - Senior Associate at Tharpe &... on 8/7/2012

Google’s business model is based on delivering relevant search results and, increasingly, relevant ads to those who use its products. In order to do so, Google needs to know a user’s search history since search history and...more

Ifrah Law Partner Michelle Cohen: Don’t Consider Yourself Immune to Data Breaches

by Jeff Ifrah on 7/25/2012

Michelle Cohen recently joined Ifrah Law as a partner. Here is an edited transcript of a recent interview with Ms. Cohen. Question: What are some of your legal experiences and strengths that you’d like to...more

Keeping The FTC Out Of Your Space: Lessons From Myspace

by Mintz Levin - Privacy & Security on 6/4/2012

Originally published in Law360, New York (May 30, 2012, 1:08 PM ET) Once again, the Federal Trade Commission has issued a warning to companies with online privacy policies: If your privacy policy misrepresents...more

Advertising Law - January 6, 2012

by Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 1/9/2012

In This Issue: Toothpaste, Juice Targets of New False Advertising Suits; FTC Settles Flash Cookies Action; Federal Food Marketing Guidelines Confront Hurdle; NAD Inquiry Leads to Mascara Ad Yank; Senate Seeks to Delay...more

Recent CIPA Ruling Sets Stage for Showdown Over Business Call Monitoring

by Venable LLP on 12/6/2011

Last week, a California court of appeals ruled that a state statute -- the California Invasion of Privacy Act, Cal. Penal Code § 632 (“CIPA”)-- prohibit a business from monitoring its own customer service and other telephone...more

Facebook Settles FTC Charges that It Deceived Consumers, Agrees to 20 Year Consent Order

by Foley Hoag LLP - Corporate Social... on 11/29/2011

In a settlement announced today by the Federal Trade Commission and Facebook, the social networking service agreed to settle charges that it deceived consumers by telling them they could keep their information on Facebook...more

Facebook Settles FTC Charges and Agrees to Independent Audits of Its Privacy Program

by Foley Hoag LLP - Corporate Social... on 11/29/2011

Earlier today, Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") and Facebook announced a settlement of the government's charges that the company had deceived users regarding their ability to keep their information private. We have reposted...more

Social Media - should employers be forced to turn a blind eye?

by Nathan Combes on 9/5/2011

The latest research paper on workplaces and social networking published by ACAS[1]suggests that employers should not make use of social networking in the context of recruitment. That is all very well but is it realistic?...more

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Communications & Media Law › Business Organization › Privacy

Whose Social Media Account Is It, Anyway?

Big Regulation’s Big Data

Levick Weekly - March 8, 2013: Corporate Humor; Context Is Key

High Anxiety: Five Basic Worries For Every Corporate Board

Data Breach: Who's Gonna Get It?

Mobile App Privacy Developments In California

FTC Green Marketing Guides

[Infographic] The Growing Impact of Social Media

Reducing Cyber Risk

Who’s Liable For Vendor’s CAN-SPAM Violation?

Data Privacy And Protection Efforts Start With A Company Policy, But Don’t End There

Privacy Enforcement By California Attorney General’s Office

Apple Shareholders Request Information From Board on Privacy/Security Risk

In-House Counsel in the Cloud Can You Trust Online Storage

Google Privacy Violation Alleged, Leads To FTC Settlement

FTC Report Outlines New Privacy Framework For Handling Consumer Data

Corporate Sustainability and Social Entrepreneurship: Part Three

Google Privacy Violation Alleged, Leads To FTC Settlement

Ifrah Law Partner Michelle Cohen: Don’t Consider Yourself Immune to Data Breaches

Keeping The FTC Out Of Your Space: Lessons From Myspace

Advertising Law - January 6, 2012

Recent CIPA Ruling Sets Stage for Showdown Over Business Call Monitoring

Facebook Settles FTC Charges that It Deceived Consumers, Agrees to 20 Year Consent Order

Facebook Settles FTC Charges and Agrees to Independent Audits of Its Privacy Program

Social Media - should employers be forced to turn a blind eye?

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