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Scientific American Unable to Kick VPPA Class Action

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In a notable development for corporate defendants grappling with consumer privacy litigation, the Southern District of New York has recently issued a decision in Lee v. Springer Nature America, Inc., embracing a broadened...more

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The Robins Kaplan Privacy Pulse: EU Regulators Fine WhatsApp $266 Million for GDPR Violations

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On September 2, 2021, EU regulators fined Facebook-owned chat service, WhatsApp, £225 million (around $266 million) for failing to fully disclose its user data collection and sharing practices. This is the second largest fine...more

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EU Court Of Justice Issues Long-Awaited Decision On Facebook Likes In Fashion ID Matter

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A Facebook “like” is actually more like “in a [Joint Controller] relationship” status, says the Court of Justice of the EU in a long awaited decision in the Fashion ID matter. At issue: The legal framework surrounding...more

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California Dramatically Expands Consumer Privacy Rights For the Entire Country

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California recently passed the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, described by Former Gov. Jerry Brown as a “historic step” for California consumers, “giving them control over their personal data.”  He claimed that the...more

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Coalition of State Attorneys General Send Letter Demanding Answers from Facebook

On March 26, 2018, a bipartisan coalition of 37 state Attorneys General sent a letter to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg demanding answers about the company’s business practices and privacy protections. Led by Pennsylvania...more

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EU e-Privacy Regulation Raises Stakes for Compliance

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The European Commission's proposed e-privacy regulation sets forth obligations on handling electronic communications and clarifies obligations for seeking consent for the use of cookies. Meant to bring the e-privacy directive...more

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