UK Data Regulator Expands Cookie Compliance Review Across the UK’s Top 1,000 Websites -
The UK Information Commissioner's Office (“ICO”) has announced an expanded review of advertising cookie practices to encompass the...more
2/17/2025
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Compliance ,
Consent ,
Cookies ,
COPPA ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Enforcement Actions ,
EU-US Privacy Shield ,
European Commission ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Privacy Laws ,
Settlement ,
UK GDPR ,
Web Tracking
Illinois Courts Split over Whether Biometric Privacy Law Amendment Applies Retroactively -
Two federal judges in the Northern District of Illinois have taken conflicting views on the issue of whether the Illinois...more
12/13/2024
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Biometric Information ,
Biometric Information Privacy Act ,
California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) ,
Code of Conduct ,
Data Protection ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Failure To Disclose ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FTC Act ,
IL Supreme Court ,
Opt-Outs ,
Penalties ,
Privacy Laws ,
Proposed Amendments ,
Retroactive Application ,
Settlement ,
UK GDPR
Four Companies Settle SEC Allegations for “Misleading Cyber Disclosures” Regarding SolarWinds -
On October 22, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) announced settlements with four companies for alleged...more
11/8/2024
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Covered Entities ,
Cybersecurity ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
European Commission ,
Final Rules ,
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) ,
NYDFS ,
Public Disclosure ,
Risk Management ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ,
Settlement ,
Social Engineering ,
Social Networks ,
SolarWinds ,
UK
Happy 3rd Anniversary to Dechert's Cyber Bits! As we celebrate our 3rd year anniversary, we want to thank you for your support in making our publication a huge success. Thank you to the entire Cyber Bits team, who work...more
10/25/2024
/ Advertising ,
Consent Decrees ,
Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Security ,
et al v. FCC ,
European Data Protection Board (EDPB) ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) ,
Settlement ,
UK ,
UK Data Protection Act
FTC Staff Report on Social Media Platforms’ Privacy and Security Practices -
On September 19, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC” or the “Commission”) announced the release of its staff report, “A Look Behind the...more
10/11/2024
/ Algorithms ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
California ,
Data Security ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FTC Act ,
GAO ,
Governor Newsom ,
Governor Vetoes ,
Machine Learning ,
Marketing ,
New Legislation ,
Privacy Laws ,
Settlement ,
Social Media ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
FTC and DOJ Reach US$2.95 Million Settlement with Verkada for Alleged Violations of the FTC Act and CAN-SPAM Act -
On August 30, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced a proposed order with Verkada Inc....more
9/27/2024
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Arbitration Agreements ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
CAN-SPAM Act ,
COPPA ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cybersecurity ,
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Ethics ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Facial Recognition Technology ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FTC Act ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
Human Rights ,
Online Reviews ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Settlement ,
Standard Contractual Clauses ,
UK ,
Web Tracking
New BIPA Ruling: Dismissal of Claims Against Samsung Over its Face App Data -
On July 24, 2024, a federal judge in Illinois dismissed the case GT v. Samsung Electronics America, Inc., in which a putative class of Samsung...more
8/19/2024
/ Biometric Information Privacy Act ,
Data Protection ,
Enforcement ,
European Commission ,
European Parliament ,
Facial Recognition Technology ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Illinois ,
Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) ,
Informed Consent ,
Minor Children ,
Personal Information ,
Settlement ,
Social Media ,
State Data Privacy Laws ,
Tracking Systems ,
UK
U.S. Court Axes Most of SEC's SolarWinds Data Breach Suit -
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York recently dismissed much of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) suit against...more
8/2/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Audits ,
Automated Decision Systems (ADS) ,
COPPA ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Privacy ,
Dismissals ,
EU ,
EU-US Privacy Shield ,
European Economic Area (EEA) ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Instant Messaging Apps ,
Misleading Statements ,
Regulation Technical Standards (RTS) ,
Risk Assessment ,
ROSCA ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Settlement ,
SolarWinds
FTC Settles with Rite Aid on its Use of AI and Processing of Biometric Information -
The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”), on December 19, 2023, announced that it had reached a settlement with Rite Aid Corporation (“Rite...more
1/19/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Biometric Information ,
COPPA ,
Data Brokers ,
Data Retention ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Facial Recognition Technology ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FTC Act ,
Inventors ,
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) ,
Opt-In ,
Patents ,
Rite Aid ,
Sensitive Personal Information ,
Settlement ,
UK
NSA and CISA Release Report on “Top Ten” Cybersecurity Misconfigurations; CISA Calls for Software Manufacturers to Implement Best Practices -
On October 5, 2023, the United States National Security Agency (NSA) and...more
10/20/2023
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Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Transfers ,
European Data Protection Board (EDPB) ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Fines ,
Homeland Security Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) ,
Investigations ,
Law Enforcement ,
Manufacturers ,
National Security Agency (NSA) ,
Personal Data ,
Popular ,
Settlement ,
Software ,
UK ICO
FTC Finalizes Settlement with 1Health.io For Allegations It Failed to Protect Customers’ DNA Data -
On September 6, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission’s agreement with the genetic testing firm 1Health.io Inc. – formerly...more
9/25/2023
/ Background Checks ,
California ,
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
Consent Agreements ,
Consumer Reporting Agencies ,
Data Brokers ,
Data Collection ,
Data Security ,
Data-Sharing ,
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FTC Act ,
Gramm-Leach-Blilely Act ,
Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) ,
Law Enforcement ,
New Legislation ,
Personal Data ,
Personal Information ,
Privacy Policy ,
Settlement ,
UK ,
UK GDPR
Biden Administration to Introduce New National Cyber Strategy for Critical Infrastructure -
The Biden administration is reportedly working on a National Cyber Strategy for critical infrastructure that will advocate a more...more
1/20/2023
/ Biden Administration ,
Chemicals ,
Class Action ,
Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Collection ,
Data Security ,
Energy Sector ,
Facial Recognition Technology ,
Homeland Security Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) ,
Information Technology ,
National Security ,
NIST ,
Oil & Gas ,
OMB ,
Pipelines ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Public Safety ,
Railways ,
Settlement ,
TSA ,
Water