On October 8, 2025, Governor Newsom signed the California Opt Me Out Act (the “Act”) into law, which expands on the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”). Most notably, the Act mandates that businesses developing or...more
Key Takeaways - Recently signed California privacy laws carry new requirements for healthcare providers, data brokers, and companies that provide web browsers. All businesses should be aware of the California Opt Me Out...more
California continues to lead the way in digital privacy. Its latest step is AB 566, the California Opt Me Out Act. This new law amends the already robust California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and specifically targets how...more
In a continuing effort to give consumers control of their personal data, California’s governor recently signed into law the California Opt Me Out Act (the Act). The Act will require businesses that develop or maintain...more
On Oct. 8, California Governor Gavin Newsom, signed the California Opt Me Out Act (“AB566”) into law. AB566 amends the California Consume Privacy Act (“CCPA”) by requiring companies that develop or maintain internet browsers...more
On October 8, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) announced that Governor Gavin Newsom had signed the California Opt Me Out Act (AB 566) into law following the state legislature’s passage of the bill on September...more
The California Privacy Protection Agency and the attorneys general of California, Colorado, and Connecticut announced joint investigations this month into companies that may be ignoring Global Privacy Control (GPC), a type of...more
California, Colorado, and Connecticut have launched a coordinated investigation targeting businesses that fail to honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals, which are browser-level settings allowing consumers to opt out of...more
Artificial intelligence just took a major step forward. Before you let it take a step into your firm, let’s discuss. Two of the most well-known AI platforms, ChatGPT and Perplexity, have launched something called AI, or...more
The US government, led by President Trump, has recorded another big win in the battle that US law enforcement agencies have been waging for years against Google. This time, a federal court issued a landmark ruling stating...more
In Texas, Whataburger is more than a fast food restaurant. It’s a cultural icon, deeply ingrained in the identity of many Texans. Founded in Corpus Christi, Texas, Whataburger has been a homegrown favorite for generations...more
On October 16, the European Commission determined that X’s online social networking service does not qualify as a core platform service (CPS) under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). This conclusion follows a detailed market...more
As Halloween night approaches, the neighborhood air buzzes with thrill and excitement. Ghouls and monsters flood the streets, crunching over leaves while pillowcases fill up with sweets. ...more
California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed A.B. 3048, an amendment to California's landmark consumer privacy act that dealt with the delivery of opt-out preference signals installed in mobile and web browsers. The proposed...more
Website owners often struggle to design privacy policies that are not only comprehensive, but also comprehensible. The tension between these competing concerns was in sharp focus in a recent Ninth Circuit decision, Calhoun v....more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has been actively flexing its authority as a privacy regulator in recent months. The agency has been especially focused on identifying data practices it views to be “unfair”, thereby...more
I was not alone in noting the significance of the D.C. district court's decision earlier this month to hold Google liable for monopolization of the general search market and the search text advertising market in United...more
Google no longer plans to remove third-party cookies from its web browser, according to a July 22 announcement. Instead, the tech giant will explore other options that allow users to make informed choices that apply across...more
Following a nine-week bench trial starting in September 2023 and closing arguments in May 2024, District of Columbia district court judge Amit Mehta ruled on August 5, 2024, that Google illegally maintained its monopoly in...more
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
According to Chair Lina Khan, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) recent action against Avast Limited and its subsidiaries for $16.5 million is the “highest monetary remedy in a de novo privacy violation case” and the first...more
Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: •New Jersey AG Says Bumble Bumbled Background Check...more
Advertising and privacy. In 2024, it’s hard to talk about one without the other. Almost like peanut butter and jelly. A recent case from the Federal Trade Commission is an important reminder about the privacy and...more
Avast Limited, a United Kingdom-based company that marketed its browser extensions and antivirus software to protect consumer privacy did just the opposite—storing consumer browsing data indefinitely and selling it...more
Regulators and plaintiffs’ attorneys are increasingly focused on privacy harms related to the collection and use of personal data. Could privacy enhancing technology (PETs) be a solution to these concerns?...more