Privacy, Communications & Media Law, Antitrust & Trade Regulation

Beyond Privacy Policies: Practical Privacy For Web Sites And Mobile Apps

by Anne Davies Newman | Pepper Hamilton LLP on 5/21/2013

In this environment of growing attention to the risks of data security breaches, and in the midst of an explosion of mobile applications that make data storage an increasingly far-flung proposition, many organizations assume...more

Advertising News & Analysis - May 16, 2013

by Maggie Grace, Jeffrey D. Knowles, Amy Ralph Mudge, Gregory J. Sater, Randal M. Shaheen | Venable LLP on 5/20/2013

In this issue: - FTC vs. POM Wonderful: Scorched Earth Approach Burns Other Marketers - “New” Claims: There are Rules for Reboots - FTC Calls Stakeholders Together for Roundtable on Mobile...more

Advertising Law -- May 16, 2013

by Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 5/17/2013

In This Issue: Linda Goldstein to Provide Insight on FTC’s Dot Com Dislosure Guidance at Upcoming Bloomberg BNA Webinar; “All Natural” False Ad Suits Continue, Stalled; Wake Up! FDA Considers Caffeinated Foods;...more

"Eye on Privacy" Newsletter - May 2013

by Wendell Bartnick, Cedric Burton, Caitlin Courtney, Wendy Devine, Tonia Klausner, Anna Pateraki, Tracy Shapiro, Gerard Stegmaier | Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati on 5/17/2013

In this issue: - FTC Issues New Guidance for Disclosures in Online Advertising - European Regulators Opine on "Purpose Limitation" Principle – What Constitutes "Compatible Use" in the Context of Big Data?...more

Federal Legislation Introduced Regarding Mobile Application Privacy

by Allison Dodd, Daren M. Orzechowski | White & Case LLP on 5/15/2013

On May 9, 2013, Georgia Congressman Hank Johnson introduced the Application Privacy, Protection and Security Act of 2013 (the "Apps Act"), a bill "[t]o provide for greater transparency in and user control over the treatment...more

July 1 COPPA Compliance Deadline is Approaching

by Julia Siripurapu | Mintz Levin - Privacy & Security on 5/15/2013

Today, the FTC sent more than ninety (90) “educational” letters to domestic and foreign businesses whose Web sites and online services (including mobile apps) appear to collect personal information from children that are 12...more

FTC Confirms Expanded Kids Privacy Rule Effective Date Is July 1, 2013: Online Advertisers and Services Displaying Ads among...

by Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati on 5/10/2013

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) unanimously voted this week to keep July 1, 2013, as the effective date for the amended Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA Rule).1 The COPPA Rule applies to operators of...more

Advertising Law -- May 09, 2013

by Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 5/9/2013

Harsh Criticism for Ad Industry Over DNT - The advertising industry faced harsh criticism at a hearing held by Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D-W.V.). He addressed the implementation of a federal Do Not Track program and...more

FTC Votes to Keep July 1 Compliance Deadline for COPPA; California Bill Would Require Removing Children's Personal Information...

by Loeb & Loeb LLP on 5/8/2013

The Federal Trade Commission voted unanimously this week to keep the July 1, 2013, compliance date for the new COPPA Rule. Representatives from several industry groups had asked the FTC to delay the compliance date to give...more

FTC Staff Updates its COPPA FAQs, Providing Crucial Guidance for Covered Operators

by D. Reed Freeman, Jr., Julie O'Neill | Morrison & Foerster LLP on 5/6/2013

Last week, the staff of the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) issued crucial reading for operators of websites, apps, plug-ins, ad networks and other online services (together, “Services”) that are subject to its recently...more

Advertising Law -- May 03, 2013

by Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 5/6/2013

Manatt and ERA to Lead Teleseminar on Compliance with FTC’s New Dot Com Disclosure Guides - The Federal Trade Commission’s long-awaited changes to its “Dot Com Disclosures” set forth a number of new directives,...more

Tips for Mobile App Privacy Compliance [Video]

by Fenwick & West LLP on 4/30/2013

Increasingly, privacy is a big concern in app development. California and other jurisdictions are ramping up enforcement efforts around existing privacy laws. For example, the California attorney general has recently taken...more

Advertising Law - Apr 25, 2013

by Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 4/26/2013

- Marc Roth Invited to Present on Privacy Issues in Marketing at NYC Bar CLE Program: On May 3, 2013, the New York City Bar Center for CLE and the Brand Activation Association (formerly the Promotion Marketing...more

FTC Balances Privacy, Connectivity Needs

by Monica S. Desai, MIchael Drobac, Melodi Gates, Deborah Lodge | Patton Boggs LLP on 4/23/2013

While “smart” devices provide a wealth of consumer benefits, they pose risks to privacy and security due to their ability to collect and share personal data. In response to the increasing use and capabilities of smart...more

Advertising Law -- Apr 18, 2013

by Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 4/18/2013

In This Issue: No Rest for the NAD, As it Decides Multiple Mattress Disputes; Fur Sure? Retailers Make Faux Faux Fur Claims; Got Settlement? Muscle Milk Suit Settles for $5.3 Million; TCPA Class Actions Prohibited in New...more

Advertising Law - March 28, 2013

by Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 3/29/2013

In This Issue: Marc Roth and Lindsay Conner to Serve as Faculty for PLI Information Technology Law Institute 2013; Data Security, Emerging Tech to Be Focus for FTC; Mobile Payment Services Subject of New FTC Report;...more

FTC Final Order Prohibits Epic Marketplace From "History Sniffing"

by Maryanne Stanganelli | BakerHostetler on 3/26/2013

The FTC recently approved a final order settling charges against Epic Marketplace, Inc. (“Epic”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Epic Media Group, LLC. This action against Epic is another step in the FTC’s continuing efforts to...more

FTC Points to Key Issues in New World of Mobile Payments

by Jeff Ifrah on 3/25/2013

Earlier this month, the Federal Trade Commission released a staff report outlining key issues facing consumers and companies as they adopt mobile payment services, entitled “Paper, Plastic . . . or Mobile? An FTC Workshop on...more

Advertising Law -- Mar 21, 2013

by Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 3/22/2013

In This Issue: Manatt Advertising Litigation Team Twice Defeats Efforts to Enjoin TurboTax Television Commercials; Sen. Rockefeller Tries Again with Do Not Track; NAD: Price Match Offer by Toys “R” Us Needs a Change;...more

"Eye on Privacy" Newsletter - March 2013

by Scott Andrews, Colleen Bal, Wendell Bartnick, Cedric Burton, Brock Dahl, Sharon Lee, Lydia Parnes, Anna Pateraki, Tracy Shapiro, Matthew Staples, Gerard Stegmaier, Don Vieira | Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati on 3/19/2013

In this issue: - FTC Releases Privacy Disclosure Guidelines for Mobile Ecosystem - California Attorney General Issues Privacy Practice Recommendations for Mobile Ecosystem - Mobile Apps: Learning from...more

Advertising Law - Mar 15, 2013

by Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 3/15/2013

In This Issue: SPECIAL FOCUS: FTC Releases Updated Guidance for Digital Marketers; Less Dry or Moisturized? NAD Decides; FTC Targets Lack of Security on Mobile Device's Software; Apple, Parents Reach Deal on In-App...more

FTC Releases Report on Improving Consumer Protections in Mobile Payments; Recommends Financial, Privacy and Data Security...

by D. Reed Freeman, Jr., Matthew W. Janiga, Obrea O. Poindexter | Morrison & Foerster LLP on 3/14/2013

On March 8, 2013 the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) released a Report on mobile payments that serves to follow up on the FTC’s April 2012 workshop on mobile payments, as well as to lay the groundwork for the application of...more

FTC Releases Report on Mobile Payments; Guidance on Addressing Issues in Mobile Carrier Billing, Privacy and Data Security

by Brian J. Hurh | Davis Wright Tremaine LLP on 3/14/2013

Earlier this month, the FTC released a Report highlighting some of the key issues in the mobile payments space, with particular focus on mobile carrier billing, privacy and data security, and international payments. The...more

FTC Staff Report Shines a Light on the Treacherous Road Ahead for Mobile Payments

by Jake Romero | Mintz Levin - Privacy & Security on 3/11/2013

Perhaps we are being cynical, but if we imagine the current conversation between consumers and the makers of mobile payment applications, it would be something along the lines of...more

McAfee & Taft tIPsheet - March 2013: FTC amends Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule

by Sasha L. Beling | McAfee & Taft on 3/7/2013

On December 19, 2012, the Federal Trade Commission amended the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule to be consistent with the requirements of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act. The amendments to the COPPA Rule...more

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Beyond Privacy Policies: Practical Privacy For Web Sites And Mobile Apps

Advertising News & Analysis - May 16, 2013

Advertising Law -- May 16, 2013

"Eye on Privacy" Newsletter - May 2013

Federal Legislation Introduced Regarding Mobile Application Privacy

July 1 COPPA Compliance Deadline is Approaching

FTC Confirms Expanded Kids Privacy Rule Effective Date Is July 1, 2013: Online Advertisers and Services Displaying Ads among...

Advertising Law -- May 09, 2013

FTC Votes to Keep July 1 Compliance Deadline for COPPA; California Bill Would Require Removing Children's Personal Information...

FTC Staff Updates its COPPA FAQs, Providing Crucial Guidance for Covered Operators

Advertising Law -- May 03, 2013

Tips for Mobile App Privacy Compliance [Video]

Advertising Law - Apr 25, 2013

FTC Balances Privacy, Connectivity Needs

Advertising Law -- Apr 18, 2013

Advertising Law - March 28, 2013

FTC Final Order Prohibits Epic Marketplace From "History Sniffing"

FTC Points to Key Issues in New World of Mobile Payments

Advertising Law -- Mar 21, 2013

"Eye on Privacy" Newsletter - March 2013

Advertising Law - Mar 15, 2013

FTC Releases Report on Improving Consumer Protections in Mobile Payments; Recommends Financial, Privacy and Data Security...

FTC Releases Report on Mobile Payments; Guidance on Addressing Issues in Mobile Carrier Billing, Privacy and Data Security

FTC Staff Report Shines a Light on the Treacherous Road Ahead for Mobile Payments

McAfee & Taft tIPsheet - March 2013: FTC amends Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule

Tips for Mobile App Privacy Compliance [Video]

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