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Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

FTC orders end to software provider’s sale of web browsing data

Recently, the FTC finalized an order banning a software provider from engaging in the sale, disclosure, or licensing of web browsing data for advertising. The order resolves the FTC’s accusations that the company monetized...more

Burr & Forman

Do You Have a Pixel Problem?

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If you do not know what a pixel is, you may have a problem and should read on. This article will explain the recent trend of “pixel litigation” and suggest some ways to help companies avoid liability and avoid becoming...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

EU Court of Justice Landmark Ruling on Digital Advertising and GDPR Compliance

On March 7, 2024, the European Court of Justice (CJEU) issued a landmark ruling on digital advertising and the concepts of personal data and joint controllership under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)....more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Looking Down the Road: Data Privacy Priorities in 2024

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2023 brought a surge of data privacy developments, with a large expansion of state comprehensive privacy laws, litigation of new claims based on older laws (e.g. wiretapping and VPPA cases), increased scrutiny on data...more

Hogan Lovells

2023 Annual Retail and Fashion Holiday Guide

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Amidst the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping, retailers are continuing to herald digital mediums to spread holiday cheer to shoppers worldwide. The Hogan Lovells Retail and Fashion team is delighted to bring you our...more

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Google Faces Eight-Figure Settlements Following Data Privacy Claims

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Google has agreed to pay a whopping $155M to resolve a government investigation and a class action lawsuit stemming from its use of location data, including claims that it stored and collected consumers’ location-related...more

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Delaware Makes a Dozen States with a Comprehensive Privacy Law

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On June 30, the Delaware legislature passed the Personal Data Privacy Act (“the Act”). The Act now moves to the Delaware Governor’s desk for consideration and, if signed into law, will make Delaware the seventh state this...more

Akerman LLP - Health Law Rx

FTC Cracks Down on BetterHelp’s Sharing of Health Information for Advertising

Following its February settlement with GoodRx, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has fired another shot across the bow in its ongoing campaign to protect consumers’ digital health information. Earlier this month the FTC...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Security, Privacy and the...

The FTC Outlines What It Sees as “The HIdden Impacts of Pixel Tracking”

In a very comprehensive post from the Federal Trade Commission’s Office of Technology, the FTC takes what it calls “[a] deep dive into the technical side of FTC’s recent cases on digital health platforms, GoodRx &...more

DarrowEverett LLP

The FTC is Turning the Lights On: Dark Patterns Aren't in the Shadows Anymore

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The continued growth and dominance of e-commerce has ushered in a new frontier for businesses. In response to the progressive evolution from brick-and-mortar marketplaces to the current e-commerce dominant landscape,...more

BakerHostetler

Is a Data Clean Room the Answer to Your Privacy Woes?

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As we head into 2023, advertisers, publishers, ad tech companies and others involved in the digital advertising ecosystem are facing significant challenges when it comes to data. It can be overwhelming: five new U.S. state...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

The Danger of Dark Patterns

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On November 3, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a Complaint and Stipulated Order in federal court against an internet phone service provider to stop it from imposing junk fees and making it difficult for users to...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

The FTC’s Privacy Rulemaking: Broad and Far-Reaching, but Unlikely to Lead to a Rule Anytime Soon

On August 11, the FTC finally launched its “commercial surveillance and data security” rulemaking after many months of hype and speculation about the FTC’s ability to address consumer privacy through its “Mag-Moss” rulemaking...more

Venable LLP

Twitter Will Pay $150 Million to Settle Charges That It Misrepresented Its Privacy and Security Practices

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Last week, the United States Department of Justice, acting on behalf of the Federal Trade Commission, took action against Twitter, Inc. for allegedly using private account security data to sell targeted advertisements without...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

FTC Votes Unanimously to Release New COPPA Policy Statement and Proposed Amendments to the Endorsement Guides

On May 19, 2022, at an open commission meeting, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted unanimously to: 1) release a new policy statement on the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) indicating that the FTC will...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Smart Watch Maker Settles with CARU Over Privacy Policy and Parental Consent

The Children’s Advertising Review Unit recently settled with TickTalk Tech, LLC over its information collection practices. CARU, a self-regulatory body that reaches voluntary settlements with companies, conducts regular...more

BakerHostetler

A Digital Advertising Primer on Preparing for the Post-Cookie World: Part Four

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Welcome to the fourth installment in our eight-part series preparing you for the post-cookie world. In our first post, we provided a deep dive into third-party cookies for a baseline understanding of the technology and the...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

MoviePass Will Track Users’ Eye Movements to Ensure Ad Views

MoviePass, a service formerly known for offering moviegoers unlimited movie tickets for ten dollars a month, is returning from bankruptcy with a new business model: trading ad views for “credits” used to redeem tickets....more

BakerHostetler

A Digital Advertising Primer on Preparing for the Post-Cookie World: Part Two

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Part I: What Are Third-Party Cookies and Why they are Important — PART II — Privacy Laws And Third-Party Cookies - Welcome to our second installment in our five-part series preparing you for the post-cookie world. In our...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

Privacy Peril: What Information We Collect

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In a previous Privacy Peril we told you how miscreants use informal messaging apps to spoof well-respected law firms and other businesses. This tip pointed out the security risks in using these messaging apps to conduct...more

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Third-Party Cookies Going Stale: The Depletion of Third-Party Cookies

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Tides of change in the digital advertising and regulatory landscape over the last few years have recently ushered in an increasingly likely future without third-party cookies. Background – An Abbreviated History of Recent...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Virtual Event] Advertising & Marketing Law - January 19th - 21st, 8:15 am - 1:15 pm EST

Be part of this renowned event which shape the law, policy and proceedings of Canadian advertising and marketing law. Attend the Canadian Institute’s 27th Annual Virtual Conference on Advertising & Marketing Law to delve...more

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California Voters Adopt the California Privacy Rights Act

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The Situation: Less than one year after the California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA") became effective, California voters approved the California Privacy Rights Act ("CPRA"), a consumer privacy ballot initiative that amends...more

Fenwick & West LLP

Apple’s iOS 14 Privacy Changes: Five Practical Tips for App Developers

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When Apple announced that one of the major focuses of iOS 14 would be enhancing user privacy, many in the tech community had questions. How would these changes be rolled out? How would they affect not only the mobile...more

BakerHostetler

CA Privacy Law Reboot – CCPA 2.0

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The California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) is going to be on the November 3 ballot. The CPRA would amend the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) to provide a greater level of rights for consumers and more stringent...more

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