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US House of Representatives Pass the Take it Down Act

On April 28, 2025, the US House of Representatives voted 409-2 to pass S.146, the Take it Down Act. The bill aims to stop the misuse of Artificial Intelligence (AI) created illicit imagery and Deepfake Abuse. The bill will...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

The VPPA: An Old Law with New Streams

Enacted in 1988, the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA) was intended to regulate the then-booming videotape industry by limiting how video rental and sales data is disclosed. The law was enacted in direct response to the...more

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The Privacy Insider Podcast Episode 13: Preserving Privacy and Social Connection with Christine Rosen of the American Enterprise...

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As we navigate the complex landscape of technology and its impact on society, considering how our digital interactions shape our identities and communities is crucial. The shift towards virtual third spaces—like social media...more

Klein Moynihan Turco LLP

Pacific Trial Attorneys CIPA Demands

Readers of this blog know about the never-ending barrage of consumer privacy litigation commenced against online companies in connection with their collection of consumer data. Several of these cases have recently been filed...more

Venable LLP

Some Hints About and Clues to the FTC’s Consumer Protection Priorities

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We’ve written previously about the Trump administration’s effort to increase his influence over independent agencies such as the FTC and to review regulations promulgated by these agencies. The White House is also reportedly...more

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Social Links: Courtside Seats

A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit upheld the dismissal of a case that sought to hold Facebook parent company Meta liable for the 2015 mass shooting at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal...more

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The Privacy Insider Podcast Episode 11: Signal and Noise: The New Administration, Privacy, and Our Digital Rights with Cindy Cohn...

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Digital rights, privacy, and government policies have been a hot topic over the past month as the Trump Administration comes on board. But the truth is, data protection and safeguarding our freedoms are not partisan issues....more

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UK Online Safety Act: Age Assurance and Children’s Access Statement

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On 16 January 2025, the UK Office of Communications (Ofcom) published its Statement on Age Assurance and Children’s Access, and officially commenced the process for user-to-user and search services (“Service Providers”) to...more

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FTC Issues Long Awaited New COPPA Rules: How They Will Impact Your Business

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On January 16, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission finalized changes to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) Rule. ...more

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COPPA’s Coming of Age: Key Compliance Changes in FTC’s Final Rule

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On January 16, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized amendments to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) Rule (Final Rule), which completes the process that started back in 2019 when the FTC sought...more

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Second Circuit Ruling Expands VPPA Scope: What Organizations Need to Know

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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit reinstated a proposed class action by Michael Salazar against a professional sports organization on October 15, 2024, alleging violations of the Video Privacy Protection Act...more

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Children’s and Adolescents’ Personal Data: ANPD Seeks Public Comments

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The Brazilian Data Protection Authority (“ANPD”) recently released a public consultation seeking answers from the public to questions the ANPD is making available until July 17, 2024. The answers will help the ANPD build its...more

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Swigart Law Group CIPA Demands

Readers of this blog likely know about the wave of consumer privacy litigation directed at online companies’ collection of consumer data. A litany of these cases are brought by Swigart Law Group, APC (“Swigart Law”), a law...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Maryland Online Data Privacy Act

On May 9, 2024, Governor Wes Moore signed the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act (MODPA) into law. MODPA applies to any person who conducts business in Maryland or provides products or services targeted to Maryland residents...more

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Websites and Wiretap Laws: Emerging Trends in Privacy Class Action Litigation Risks

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As an onslaught of recent class actions allege, companies may be liable for eavesdropping and wiretapping based on the use of common analytics software on their platforms. For instance, in California, plaintiffs have filed...more

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FTC Health Data Privacy Crackdown Continues

On April 11, 2024, Monument, Inc. (“Monument”), settled claims brought by the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) alleging that it had committed certain health data privacy law violations. Monument provides online addiction...more

Robinson & Cole LLP

Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider - March 2024 #4

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CYBERSECURITY - City of Pensacola Services Disrupted by Cyber-Attack - Adding to the list of many other municipalities, the city of Pensacola, Florida, was hit with a cyber-attack last weekend that affected services to...more

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Nevada AG Ford Emphasizes Consumer Education as AGA Chair

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Announced as the 2024 Chairman of the Attorney General Alliance (AGA), Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has announced an initiative to help consumers navigate today’s consumer landscape. Titled “Empowering Consumers...more

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California Privacy Protection Agency Launches New Website with Privacy Rights Resources

Last week, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) launched a new website dedicated to providing resources to California residents about their privacy rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). The...more

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Privacy Tip #380 – Tips + Tools for Protecting Online Privacy

During the last Privacy Law class of the semester, we discuss Privacy and Emerging Technology. My students continue to learn about the collection, use, disclosure, and monetization of consumers’ data, and continue to be...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Privacy Tip #375 – Online Privacy Protection

I was preparing to teach my next privacy law class on the subject matter of online privacy, when I discovered a good article (though in full disclosure, it is an ad) on protecting your privacy and personal information online....more

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Privacy Authorities Press Platforms to Protect Publicly Posted Personal Information

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The Privacy Commissioner of Canada and other international data protection authorities recently issued a joint statement urging websites and social media platforms to do more to protect personal information from unlawful data...more

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Congress Considers Kids Online Safety Act Amid Concerns from Activists

The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) of 2023 is circulating Congress with bipartisan support. According to bill sponsors Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), KOSA would require social media companies to...more

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Florida’s Digital Bill of Rights Becomes Law

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Florida enacted a new data privacy law that mirrors similar privacy laws in other states such as Virginia, Colorado, and Utah. Senate Bill 262, otherwise known as the Florida Digital Bill of Rights (“FDBR”), was signed into...more

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State Legislatures Tackle Children’s Online Privacy, Continue to Introduce Comprehensive Consumer Privacy Bills

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As the FTC signals an intention of cracking down on children’s privacy, and as several comprehensive consumer privacy laws take effect in 2023 (with more on the way in legislatures across the country), some states have chosen...more

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