In a class action with potentially significant impact on data sharing disclosures that companies routinely provide in online privacy policies, the Third Circuit recently ruled that NaviStone, a third party marketing service,...more
In this initial episode of Ballard Spahr’s new privacy and data security webcast series, Phil Yannella and Greg Szewczyk – co-chairs of the Privacy & Data Security Group – discuss regulatory scrutiny concerning the use of...more
The latest wrinkle in the ever-changing world of data privacy litigation is the recent surge in state wiretap claims. What began as a trickle over the summer of 2020 has grown into a clear wave as plaintiffs have filed dozens...more
The widespread use of social media platforms make them ideal for companies trying to reach a large audience. Pharmaceutical and consumer products industries frequently maintain their own social media accounts and partner with...more
3/5/2020
/ Advertising ,
Brand ,
Celebrity Endorsements ,
Comment Period ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Endorsements ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FTC Act ,
FTC Endorsement Guidelines ,
Influencers ,
Marketing ,
Online Advertisements ,
Online Endorsements ,
Patients ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Physicians ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Social Media ,
Websites
The perplexing question of what U.S. companies must do to comply with EU “cookie” law became slightly more clear with the recent decision of the European Court of Justice (CJEU) in Planet49 GmbH, but numerous questions still...more
10/3/2019
/ CNIL ,
Consent ,
Cookies ,
Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ,
Data Controller ,
Data Protection Authority ,
e-Privacy Directive ,
EU ,
Extraterritoriality Rules ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Germany ,
Online Gaming ,
UK ICO ,
Websites
Influencer marketing is the popular practice of using individuals with large social media audiences—known as "influencers"—to advertise products and services through their social media accounts....more
10/4/2017
/ Advertising ,
Brand ,
Celebrity Endorsements ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Endorsements ,
Facebook ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FTC Endorsement Guidelines ,
Influencers ,
Instagram ,
Marketing ,
Misrepresentation ,
Online Endorsements ,
Snapchat ,
Social Media ,
Twitter ,
Websites ,
YouTube
Not everything that happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. Starting on October 1, 2017, a new Nevada privacy law will require certain website owners and operators to publish a notice regarding their privacy policies, disclosing to...more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has entered into a multimillion dollar settlement with the owners and operators of AshleyMadison.com, a dating website for people interested in having discreet affairs, related to the...more
12/16/2016
/ Adultery ,
Ashley Madison ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cyber Crimes ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Security ,
Dating Services ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Fines ,
Hackers ,
Internet ,
Marriage ,
Misrepresentation ,
Online Platforms ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Popular ,
Settlement ,
Spouses ,
Website Owner Liability ,
Websites
In a ruling with significant potential impact, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has ruled that a dynamic internet protocol (IP) address may constitute "personal data" under EU Data Protection Directive...more
In an anticipated guidance, the United Kingdom's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) updated its code of practice for privacy notices titled Privacy notices, transparency and control (the Code). Significantly, the ICO has...more
10/18/2016
/ Best Practices ,
Data Protection ,
Data Transfers ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) ,
Internet of Things ,
Notice Requirements ,
Privacy Policy ,
Third-Party Risk ,
UK ,
Websites
In a pair of highly anticipated decisions, the Ninth Circuit significantly reshaped criminal and civil liability under the federal Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA). The court’s recent decisions in United States v. Nosal...more
7/18/2016
/ Civil Liability ,
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) ,
Confidential Information ,
Criminal Liability ,
Data Security ,
Economic Espionage Act ,
Electronically Stored Information ,
Facebook ,
Former Employee ,
Misappropriation ,
Passwords ,
Popular ,
Trade Secrets ,
Unauthorized Access ,
US v Nosal ,
Websites
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently proposed amendments to its Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) rules requiring motor vehicle dealers to send their customers an annual privacy notice. The amendments would allow motor...more
6/23/2015
/ Automotive Industry ,
Car Dealerships ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Gramm-Leach-Blilely Act ,
Notice Requirements ,
Privacy Policy ,
Proposed Amendments ,
Rulemaking Process ,
Websites