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Discounts for Data: California AG Sends Notice Letters to Loyalty Program Operators on Data Privacy Day

The California Attorney General sent a sweep of notices to businesses with loyalty programs alleging noncompliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act. Why are loyalty programs implicated in the California Consumer...more

Federal Judge Concludes Entity Subject to CCPA Despite Assertion It Is Not a “Business”

In Blackbaud Inc. Customer Data Security Breach Litigation, No. 3:20-mn-02972 (D.S.C. Aug. 12, 2021), a federal judge found that defendant, Blackbaud Inc. was subject to the CCPA despite its motion to dismiss asserting that...more

Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act: Here Comes the Next State Privacy Law of the Land

2021 is off to a strong start in privacy legislation with Virginia passing the second state comprehensive consumer privacy law in the US. Who Is Covered? - The Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (CDPA) applies to...more

Bidders and Brokers: Investigation into Real Time Bidding and Data Broker Activities in AdTech

ICO has resumed its investigation into real-time bidding and the AdTech industry, as well as its review of the role of data brokers in the AdTech ecosystem. Companies using real-time bidding for advertising should take...more

FTC Investigates Financial Products Review Site

As comparison sites become more popular, the fine print becomes increasingly important for both consumers and companies. As one recent US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) settlement reminds us, companies that want to boast...more

Subscription Snack Company Hit with FTC Complaint for Misrepresenting Positive Consumer Reviews

The FTC alleged that UrthBox did not disclose that some consumers received compensation, including free snack boxes, to post positive reviews. In addition, UrthBox offered “free” trial boxes during this time that resulted...more

Interactive Newsletter: Inside the Privacy Shield Annual Review

Inside the Privacy Shield Annual Review - Dozens of senior US and EU government officials were joined by officials from data protection authorities in Austria, Bulgaria, France, Germany and Hungary to discuss whether the...more

FTC Reminds Auto Dealer Vendor to Slow Down & Consider Security

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently released updated data security guidance in connection with a proposed settlement with LightYear Dealer Technologies, LLC (dba DealerBuilt), a service provider for the auto dealer...more

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