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The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act is a United States federal statute enacted in 1998 to protect children's privacy by regulating what personal information may be collected from children's online activity. The law applies to commercial websites and online services directed at children under thirteen years of age and regulates how personal information may be collected, stored or used. less -

Privacy Summer School – “Back to School” Recap

Gardner Law on 9/18/2024

This summer, Paul Rothermel presented a three-part webinar series “Privacy Summer School” covering key privacy topics. These programs, drawing on Paul’s deep privacy experience, covered key areas of compliance and risk as...more

Dechert Cyber Bits - Issue 59

Dechert LLP on 8/2/2024

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

Privacy Summer School: 10 Things You Should Know About Privacy, Consent and HIPAA

Gardner Law on 7/10/2024

Are you responsible for privacy compliance at your company? This alert summarizes key takeaways from Paul Rothermel's recent presentation 10 Things You Should Know About Privacy, Consent, and HIPAA...more

Privacy Points 2024: Recap and What to Watch For in 2024

Benesch on 1/18/2024

Last year proved to be a big year in data protection with U.S. state data protection laws popping up across the country, the FTC updating its guidance and regulations on everything from data breaches and biometric...more

Data Privacy Laws: What You Need to Know in 2024

Osano on 12/12/2023

Virtually every country has enacted some sort of data privacy law to regulate how information is collected, how data subjects are informed, and what control a data subject has over their information once it is transferred....more

The Complexity Of Digital Privacy Law—Insights And Implications

Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig PLLC on 9/22/2023

The digital age has ushered in a host of transformative opportunities for businesses, from enhanced customer engagement through data analytics to streamlined operations via digital platforms. However, this digital...more

The State Law Privacy “Patchwork” Continues with Oregon and Delaware; Federal Legislation on Children’s Online Privacy Advances

Balch & Bingham LLP on 8/3/2023

Two more states have enacted consumer privacy protection laws, with Oregon and Delaware joining the existing fray of state comprehensive consumer privacy laws in California, Colorado, Virginia, Utah, Connecticut, Iowa,...more

Privacy ‘Deep in the Heart of Texas’: An Overview of the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act

BakerHostetler on 6/21/2023

Texas, long lauded as one of the most “business-friendly” states, has passed a comprehensive privacy law that will bring new regulations to consumer personal data. The new Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (“TDPSA”), H.B....more

Q1 - 2023: Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Quarterly Briefing

Benesch on 5/22/2023

Data privacy laws have been progressing globally, but federal legislation in the U.S. has been lacking - Businesses are facing a growing number of data privacy regulations. This is especially apparent among those in highly...more

Websites: A Growing Compliance Concern – CCPA, HIPAA, Accessibility, State Laws…(Updated)

Jackson Lewis P.C. on 4/6/2023

Websites play a vital role for organizations. They facilitate communication with consumers, constituents, patients, employees, donors, and the general public. They project an organization’s image and promote goodwill, provide...more

What to Expect in 2023: Trends in Cybersecurity & Data Privacy

Foley & Lardner LLP on 3/31/2023

The New Year is in full swing and it’s time to consider the top trends in cybersecurity & data privacy our team expects to see throughout 2023. It will be an exciting year due to the myriad of new laws coming into effect, and...more

Four Key Considerations for Implementing the California Age-Appropriate Design Code

Perkins Coie on 3/31/2023

Since 1998, the Children’s Online Protection Act (COPPA) has governed how websites directed to children in the United States must approach data privacy for individuals under age 13. COPPA focuses mostly on the collection,...more

January 2023 AFS Privacy Report: Colorado Department of Law Issues Updated Draft CPA Rules

ArentFox Schiff on 1/13/2023

Colorado Department of Law Issues Draft CPA Revisions - On December 22, the Colorado Department of Law issued updates to the draft Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) rules. These revisions build on written comments and feedback from...more

The BR Privacy & Security Download: January 2023

Blank Rome LLP on 1/13/2023

What We’re Watching in 2023 - Happy New Year from the BR Data Privacy and Security Download! 2022 was a busy year for data privacy and security. State and federal regulatory agencies flexed their enforcement muscle, we...more

FTC’s PrivacyCon Highlights Risks and Opportunities For Children’s Privacy

Wiley Rein LLP on 11/4/2022

This post is the second of our series reviewing the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) seventh annual “PrivacyCon." In yesterday’s overview, we summarized the discussions focused on consumer privacy and data security in areas...more

[Webcast Transcript] The State of US Privacy Law: What to Expect in 2023 and Beyond

HaystackID on 10/12/2022

Editor’s Note: On September 29, 2022, HaystackID shared an educational webcast on the topic of US privacy law. As privacy continues to move to the forefront of not only information consideration but of business concern for...more

Understanding the American Data Privacy and Protection Act

Mintz - ML Strategies on 6/9/2022

On Friday, June 3, Representative Frank Pallone (D-NJ), Chairman of the House Energy & Commerce Committee, Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), the committee’s Ranking Member, and Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS), Ranking...more

Privacy & Cybersecurity Update - May 2022

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 6/3/2022

In this month’s Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, we review Connecticut’s passage of a comprehensive privacy law (making it the fifth state to do so), the newly enacted federal Better Cybercrime Metrics Act, New York’s new law...more

United States Privacy Laws – Do You Know If You Are In Compliance?

Burr & Forman on 4/12/2022

Is your business one that has not prioritized compliance with data privacy laws because you do not collect personal data about your customers? If so, you are in good company, but it is time to reframe your approach on data...more

Privacy & Cybersecurity Update - February 2022

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 3/2/2022

In this month’s Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, we examine the Illinois Supreme Court’s decision in a case involving workers compensation and the state’s Biometric Information Privacy Act, U.K. data transfer regimes before...more

Privacy Report: United Kingdom New Standard Contractual Clauses Submitted to Parliament

ArentFox Schiff on 2/17/2022

United Kingdom New Standard Contractual Clauses Submitted to Parliament - The United Kingdom has finalized its new International Data Transfer Agreement and Addendum to the new EU standard contractual clauses. Subject to...more

2022 Legal Guide to Privacy and Data Security

Lathrop GPM on 1/19/2022

Facial recognition technology, drones the size of a butterfly, secure microchips replacing magnetic stripes on credit cards, sensors the size of a grain of sand swallowed by patients that transmit data directly to the...more

Eye On Privacy: 2021 Year in Review

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 1/12/2022

Just as we thought 2022 was going to be significantly different than 2021, December 2021 and January 2022 events have thrown us for another (pandemic) loop. We anticipate that some of the privacy and cybersecurity...more

New UK Standards for Children's Digital Services Take Effect — Provides Framework for New US Law

Troutman Pepper on 9/24/2021

Earlier this month, the U.K.’s Age-Appropriate Design Code (referred to as the “Children’s Code”) took effect. The Children’s Code is not a law per se, but rather a set of 15 flexible standards that apply to online services,...more

[Webinar] Safeguarding minors in the gaming and esports space - September 29th, 8:00 am PDT

Hogan Lovells on 9/16/2021

Whether it’s through mobile gaming or live streaming, young people are spending more time than ever participating in the virtual world. Yet, in-game chat functionality, online trolls, loot boxes and advertising are posing...more

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