Social Networks, Big Data

Consumer Protection In The New Economy: Privacy Cases In E-Commerce Transactions or Social Media Activities

ArentFox Schiff on 8/21/2019

As we face mounting data breaches and fears over loss of privacy, the article notes that, “as the public opinion evolves and increasingly concludes that merely possessing private data puts consumers at risk, consumers may...more

With More Than 8 Billion Things, Where Are the IoT Privacy Laws?

Foley & Lardner LLP on 4/5/2019

No one knows for sure how many "things" are connected to the Internet, but the Federal Trade Commission reported last year that it was more than 8 billion, and that it would exceed 20 billion by the end of 2020! Astonishing...more

Website Prices, Influencers and Big Data: Marketing in Canada’s Digital Economy

Bennett Jones LLP on 6/8/2018

Prices on e-commerce platforms, social media influencers and the use of big data are trending right now under the deceptive marketing provisions of Canada’s Competition Act....more

Start-up, Joberate, Assigns Score to Employees to Determine their Job Search History

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider on 9/19/2016

Most individuals seeking out new job opportunities use their personal e-mail address to correspond with a prospective employer, presumably keeping that job hunt secret from their current employer. However, now, Joberate, a...more

Employment Law Navigator – Week in Review: April 2016 #4

Zelle LLP on 4/26/2016

Late last week, Uber announced it had reached a settlement with California and Massachusetts drivers over their classification as independent contractors. The settlement calls for drivers to remain independent contractors,...more

Friday Links

Morrison & Foerster LLP - Social Media on 4/15/2016

We’re trying something new here at Socially Aware: In addition to our usual social-media and tech-law analyses and updates, we’re going to end each work week with a list of links to interesting social media stories around the...more

All Native Advertising is Not Equal: Why that Matters Under the First Amendment and Why it Should Matter to the FTC – Part I

BakerHostetler on 10/2/2014

Understanding the Once And Future Native Advertising - What is “Native Advertising”? The definition of “native advertising”, or simply “native”, is admittedly an elusive one. There are many definitions put forth...more

Social Media and Digital Assets in M&A Transactions

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP on 6/16/2014

Wait! Don’t skip these articles thinking that social media doesn’t affect you. Social media has invaded our lives, with only a Rip Van Winkle being immune (maybe). Some may scoff and others may cringe. The well initiated may...more

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