Mobile Application Settles FTC Charges of COPPA Violations
If there really was any remaining debate over whether the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”) applies in the mobile world, this should put it to rest. W3 Innovations, LLC, doing...
View ArticleMMA Proposes Mobile Application Privacy Policy Framework
The Mobile Marketing Association ("MMA"), an industry group, has released its Mobile Application Privacy Policy Framework ("Guidelines") for public comment, which they are accepting through November...
View ArticleShannon Harell joins InfoLawGroup LLP
The InfoLawGroup is pleased to announce that Shannon Harell has joined the firm as Counsel. Shannon most recently worked as an associate at Edwards Wildman and she will continue her practice...
View ArticlePrivacy Hot Topics for 2012
As 2011 has come to a close, many of us are thinking about what 2012 will bring. With regard to privacy, there are numerous key issues to choose from (and I am sure many privacy professionals would add...
View ArticleWhite House Released Privacy Framework Includes the Consumer Privacy Bill of...
The White House today released its white paper setting forth a framework for "Protecting Privacy And Promoting Innovation in The Global Digital Economy" (the " Framework"). The Framework is far...
View ArticleText Message “Opt-Out” Case Dismissed
A recent dismissal of a plaintiff’s class action involving text messages sent to confirm the consumer has opted out should be welcome news to companies that engage in text message marketing....
View ArticleCourt Dismisses Countrywide Data Theft Suit
InfoLawGroup Counsel Andrew L. Hoffman contributed to this post. Another Court has held that plaintiff’s cannot recover for a breach of their sensitive data, absent a clear financial injury resulting...
View ArticleFTC Seeks Comment on New Proposed Revisions to COPPA Rule
Co-Authored by Shannon Harell Yesterday, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) released aFederal Register notice (“Notice”) seeking public comments on additional proposed revisions to the Children’s...
View ArticleChesbro v. Best Buy Stores, L.P.: Court Rejects Defense of “Informational” Calls
Andrew Hoffman contributed to this post. What makes an automated call “telemarketing” versus “informational”? It might be less than you think. In a recent ruling out of the Ninth Circuit, Chesbro v....
View ArticleFTC Settles With Online Advertising Network for Tracking Consumer Browser...
The FTC announced that it has settled claims against Epic Marketplace, Inc., an online advertising network, and its wholly owned subsidiary, Epic Media LLC (collectively, “Epic”) for tracking...
View ArticleFTC UPDATED FAQs FOR AMENDED COPPA RULE: KEY POINTS
For operators of web sites, apps and other online services, change is definitely coming – and quickly. On April 25, 2013, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) issued updated Frequently Asked Questions...
View ArticleCOPPA AND RECENT AMENDMENTS TO THE COPPA RULE: A COMPREHENSIVE OVERVIEW
By Justine Young Gottshall And Damien Wint As we approach six months since the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) amendments to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) Rule, 16 C.F.R. Part...
View ArticleNew California Regulation Regarding Minors Is Coming: Are You Ready? Part 1 –...
A new California statute, which originated as SB 568 and will be codified as § 22580 et seq. of the Cal. Bus. & Prof Code, takes effect January 1, 2015. Given the time it may take some sites,...
View ArticleNew California Regulation Regarding Minors Is Coming: Are You Ready? Part 2 –...
A new California statute, which originated as SB 568 and will be codified as § 22580 et seq. of the Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code, takes effect January 1, 2015. The law has two key provisions: one...
View ArticleThe Internet of Things: What All Companies Need To Know About the FTC Report
The FTC released its Report on the Internet of Things (“IoT”) on January 27, 2015 (“Report”). While the Report is specific to IoT, including devices such as wearable fitness trackers and internet...
View ArticleThe FCC May Make Important Clarifications to the TCPA
Last week, FCC Chairman Wheeler put forth a proposal that will address more than 20 pending petitions before the Agency. The FCC will vote on the proposal June 18, 2015. Chairman Wheeler has posted...
View ArticleThe FCC TCPA Order: What Does My Business Need To Know?
This Post Was Co-Authored by Partner, Justine Gottshall and Counsel, Brian Schaller The Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) released its TCPA Omnibus Declaratory Ruling and Order (“Order”)...
View ArticleDeveloping a Privacy Compliance Program: A Roadmap
Developing a privacy compliance program is an essential, if often daunting, compliance step for organizations of all sizes, and across all industries. InfoLawGroup partner Justine Young Gottshall...
View ArticleNow What? Plaintiffs Attack Popular Disclaimers in Online Terms of Use
In Short: An old New Jersey law – the Truth-in-Consumer Contract, Warranty and Notice Act or TTCWNA – is now being used to challenge website Terms of Use in a flurry of recently filed cases. These...
View ArticleDeveloping a Privacy Compliance Program: An Updated Roadmap
Developing a privacy compliance program is an essential, if often daunting, compliance step for organizations of all sizes, and across all industries. InfoLawGroup partner Justine Young Gottshall and...
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