On April 22, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission published in the Federal Register the amendments to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) rule it announced on January 16, 2025. ...more
Key Takeaways -
- The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) is substantially revising its draft privacy regulations.
- Definitions for automated decision-making technology (ADMT) and "significant decisions" are...more
4/14/2025
/ Algorithms ,
Automated Decision Systems (ADS) ,
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) ,
Data Privacy ,
Personal Information ,
Proposed Rules ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Risk Assessment ,
Rulemaking Process ,
Technology Sector
As we close out the first quarter of 2025, one thing is unmistakable: California’s regulatory efforts continue to center on data brokers.
So far this year, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) proposed...more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) announced long-awaited amendments to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act Rule (COPPA Rule) on January 16, 2025, marking the first changes to the COPPA Rule since 2013....more
The chair of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Maria Cantwell (D-WA), and the chair of the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), released a discussion...more
4/22/2024
/ Algorithms ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Biden Administration ,
Data Brokers ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Enforcement ,
FTC Act ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Machine Learning ,
New Legislation ,
Preemption ,
Privacy Laws ,
Technology
Just a few years ago, the legal landscape governing health-related personal information was relatively simple: Protected Health Information (PHI) was regulated under Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act...more
On March 2, 2023, following a 4-0 vote, the Federal Trade Commission announced a complaint and proposed consent order with BetterHelp, Inc., an online counseling platform that allegedly disclosed consumer health data to...more
3/8/2023
/ Advertising ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Data Privacy ,
Data-Sharing ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Health Information Technologies ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
Healthcare ,
Personal Information ,
Settlement ,
Technology
Through its newly launched Center for Industry Self-Regulation (CISR), BBB National Programs announced last week the launch of the TeenAge Privacy Program (TAPP). The TAPP introduces a proposed self-regulatory framework that...more
Beyond preparing for this year’s holiday rush, retailers around the country have started thinking about potential changes to their operations in response to California’s sweeping new consumer privacy law. The California...more
10/26/2018
/ California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Opt-Outs ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Privacy Laws ,
Privacy Policy