The Ninth Circuit recently issued two back-to-back memoranda of dispositions addressing claims under the California Invasion of Privacy Act (“CIPA”) Section 631 and the common law tort of intrusion upon seclusion. First, on...more
On April 22, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published substantial amendments to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA), which will take effect on June 23, 2025. Businesses subject to COPPA must ensure...more
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As the digital world becomes an integral part of children's lives, state legislatures are placing greater emphasis on regulating how companies handle children’s personal information. This Legal Update...more
3/4/2025
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COPPA ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Minor Children ,
Online Platforms ,
Online Safety for Children ,
Personal Data ,
Personal Information ,
Privacy Laws ,
Social Media ,
State Privacy Laws ,
Websites
On December 21, 2024, while many Americans were busy signing holiday cards and exchanging gifts, New York Governor Kathy Hochul was signing six significant pieces of legislation aimed at enhancing online safety and...more
12/31/2024
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Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Data Breach ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Identity Theft ,
New Legislation ,
New York ,
Notice Requirements ,
Personal Data ,
Personal Information ,
Social Media ,
State Privacy Laws
The US privacy legal landscape continues to expand in 2024, with most of the momentum led by state laws.
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10/23/2024
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Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
New Legislation ,
Popular ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
State Data Privacy Laws ,
State Privacy Laws
By now, companies across all industries have become familiar with the lifecycle and stages of a ransomware incident. Generally, once an attack is contained, remediation and rebuilding will follow. Shortly after, the crisis...more
10/14/2024
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Class Action ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Security ,
Incident Response Plans ,
Invasion of Privacy ,
Litigation Strategies ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Ransomware ,
Risk Mitigation