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Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Do Not Track

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Do Not Track Makes Tracks to Congress

It’s ba-ack: The Do Not Track bill has returned to Congress, this time sponsored by Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.). As proposed, the Do Not Track Act would prohibit “first parties”—defined to include websites that users...more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

New Federal Privacy Proposal Includes Penalties and ‘Do Not Track’

Taking a tough stance, Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) introduced a draft of his new privacy bill that would provide for consumer protections and impose stiff penalties and steep fines....more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Privacy & Cybersecurity Update - November 2015

Consumer Electronics Association Releases Best Practices For Privacy and Security of Personal Wellness Data - In late October 2015, the Consumer Electronics Association released guiding principles governing the...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Defining the Lines on Consumer Protection in the Broadband Era: What the Consumer Watchdog Order and the FCC-FTC Sign MOU Mean

In the last few weeks, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or the “Commission”) has taken two significant steps to further clarify its role as an agency charged with protecting consumers. The first instance was a...more

Goulston & Storrs PC

Leveling the Playing Field: Mobile Location Analytics

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As brick-and-mortar retailers face increasing challenges to compete with their online counterparts, a new tool is helping to level the playing field: mobile location analytics. Traditionally, online retailers have had an...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Is My Telehealth App Subject to HIPAA?

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Many telehealth and mHealth app developers are concerned about whether or not their app is a medical device under FDA regulations (and rightfully so), they often pay less attention to the Health Insurance Portability and...more

Jackson Walker

Managing Your Online Content and Website

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A SURVEY OF PRIVACY, COPYRIGHT, AND TRADEMARK ISSUES - Today, even Elvis has a Facebook page, Instagram2 and Google+ accounts, a Twitter handle, a Pinterest board, and a mobile app. The Internet and the mobile...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP - Social Media

Socially Aware - Volume 5, Issue 4 - July 2014

In This Issue: - European Court of Justice Strengthens the Right to Be Forgotten - California AG Offers Best Practices for Do Not Track Disclosures; Crucial Compliance Questions Left Unanswered - Snap...more

Troutman Pepper

Developing a Meaningful Privacy Policy

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In May 2014, California’s Attorney General Kamala Harris released recommendations for businesses addressing recent changes and best practices under California’s privacy laws. The guide is entitled “Making Your Privacy...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Privacy & Cybersecurity - May 2014

In This Issue: - EU Court of Justice Creates Broad Interpretation of the ‘Right to be Forgotten’ - White House Publishes Report on Risks and Opportunities Posed by ‘Big Data’ Practices - California AG...more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Advertising Law - May 2014

W3C Reaches Milestone: “Do Not Track” Specification Set - The road to establish an industry standard for Do Not Track has been long and winding. Last year, efforts at consensus stalled, grinding the work of the...more

Gray Reed

The Online Marketer’s Guide To Privacy

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I’ve hesitated to write this post because the law is always changing and you can’t cover it all in one blog post (thank goodness for linking). I did a presentation to the Houston Interactive Marketing Association this week...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Federal Lawmakers Revive Do Not Track Kids Legislation

A bipartisan, bicameral effort is again underway to extend current law and impose new restraints on the online tracking of children and teens under the age of 16. As promised, on Thursday, Nov.14, 2013, Senator Edward Markey...more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Advertising Law -- Nov 18, 2013

C May Now Be For Celery or Carrots - Thanks to a deal brokered by First Lady Michelle Obama and her Partnership for a Healthier America, Sesame Street characters will soon appear in the produce department. In a...more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Advertising Law -- Nov 01, 2013

When Dental Hygiene Meets False Advertising Suits - Dental hygiene related class action settlements made news recently, when a federal judge in New Jersey granted final approval in one case and a second settlement...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Privacy & Cybersecurity Update - October 2013

In This Issue: - Recent Changes to California Privacy Law Have Nationwide Implications - The FTC Brings Its First Enforcement Action Against the ‘Internet of Things’ - Fifth Circuit Ruling Provides New...more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Advertising Law -- Sep 26, 2013

Julia Child Foundation Whips Up Lawsuit Against Williams-Sonoma - Williams-Sonoma illegally used the name and likeness of the late Julia Child more than 100 times in advertising, marketing, and promotional materials...more

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Honoring Do-Not-Track Browser Signals

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We’re all familiar with the ads that pop up on the side of our browsers, personalized to highlight things we might be interested in based on our web browsing activity....more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Advertising Law - Aug 01, 2013

DNT Standard Remains Elusive - The struggle to set a standard for a Do Not Track program continues. Two years into the process, the Tracking Protection Working Group of the World Wide Web Consortium has failed...more

Perkins Coie

An Uncertain Future For Do Not Track

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On Tuesday, July 16, 2013 the Tracking Protection Working Group of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) rejected a proposal put forward by the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) to reframe the activity covered by Do Not Track...more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Advertising Law -- May 09, 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

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Advertising Law -- Mar 21, 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

McDermott Will & Emery

FTC Recommends Privacy Practices for Mobile Apps

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A new Federal Trade Commission report urges mobile app platforms and developers to better inform consumers about their privacy practices. Mobile app platforms and developers should review their privacy policies to ensure...more

Miller Canfield

New Privacy Guidelines for Mobile Apps

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Do you and your employees use applications on mobile devices to conduct business? Perhaps your organization offers a mobile app to your clients and customers to enhance your products or services. While the availability and...more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Advertising Law -- Feb 15, 2013

In This Issue: The FTC and the Mobile Ecosystem: Enforcement Action, Report, and Educational Materials Released; Size Really Does Matter – At Least for Subway Sandwiches; Will Maryland Be the Next California?; CARU...more

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