As connected devices become ubiquitous, it comes as no surprise that interactive toys that connect to the internet are more popular than ever. At the same time, regulators have taken note of the privacy and security concerns...more
9/11/2017
/ Children's Products ,
Children's Toys ,
Connected Items ,
COPPA ,
Data Collection ,
Enforcement Actions ,
FBI ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Internet of Things ,
New Guidance ,
Privacy Laws
As expected, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has handed down sweeping new privacy and security rules for Internet service providers (ISPs). On Thursday, October 27, 2016, a sharply divided commission voted to...more
10/28/2016
/ Breach Notification Rule ,
Broadband ,
Data Collection ,
Dispute Resolution ,
FCC ,
Harmonization Rules ,
Internet Service Providers (ISPs) ,
Open Internet Rules ,
Opt-Outs ,
Prior Express Consent ,
Privacy Policy ,
Telecommunications
With a new year come exciting new developments in the world of privacy and data protection. We are thrilled to announce the launch of the digital version of The WSGR Data Advisor. Please visit our site for the latest news and...more
On December 17, 2015, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced its first Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) enforcement actions challenging the use of persistent identifiers to engage in targeted advertising...more
The last two months certainly have been eventful in the world of privacy. In this issue of The WSGR Data Advisor, we examine the Court of Justice of the European Union’s recent and highly significant Schrems decision that...more
11/20/2015
/ Comcast ,
Cybersecurity ,
EU ,
EU Data Protection Laws ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
HIPAA Audits ,
PCI-DSS Standard ,
Schrems I & Schrems II ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Security and Privacy Controls ,
Technical Conference ,
US-EU Safe Harbor Framework
In this issue of The WSGR Data Advisor, we examine the FCC’s recent TCPA declaratory ruling and order addressing issues regarding calling and texting consumers, and discuss the new privacy, data security, and transparency...more
9/11/2015
/ Auto-Dialed Calls ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Protection ,
Declaratory Rulings ,
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ,
Drones ,
Electronic Medical Records ,
EU ,
FCC ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
New Legislation ,
Online Privacy Protection Act ,
Security and Privacy Controls ,
TCPA ,
Technical Standards ,
Text Messages
September 8, 2015 On September 2, 2015, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced its first settlement with an online video marketer over an alleged failure to disclose paid endorsements. The FTC settled with Machinima,...more
In this issue:
- Privacy and Data Security in Transactions: What's the Deal?
- Consumer and Financial Institution Class Actions Survive Motions to Dismiss in Target Data Breach Litigation
- California Amends...more
2/24/2015
/ Breach Notification Rule ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
COPPA ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Breach Plans ,
Data Protection ,
Financial Institutions ,
Internet ,
Internet of Things ,
Mobile Apps ,
Target
On November 17, 2014, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a settlement with True Ultimate Standards Everywhere (TRUSTe) resolving allegations that TRUSTe failed to conduct annual recertifications for its privacy seal...more
In this issue:
- FTC Recommends Improved Transparency and Security in Mobile Shopping Apps
- Appellate Courts to Address What Constitutes an "Automatic Telephone Dialing System" Under the TCPA
-...more
10/28/2014
/ Data Protection ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Mobile Apps ,
Mobile Payments ,
New Regulations ,
Privacy Laws ,
Private Schools ,
Public Schools ,
Retailers ,
Robocalling ,
SOPIPA ,
TCPA ,
Transparency
In this issue:
- Proposed California Law Would Impose Data Breach Liability on Retailers and Create More Stringent Data Security Requirements for Businesses
- FTC Continues Its Aggressive FCRA Enforcement and...more
7/30/2014
/ Big Data ,
Breach Notification Rule ,
Data Breach ,
Data Protection ,
Enforcement ,
Enforcement Actions ,
EU ,
EU Data Protection Laws ,
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) ,
FCC ,
FTC v Wyndham ,
Privacy Laws ,
Text Messages ,
Texting ,
Wyndham
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently approved an additional method for website operators and mobile application ("app") developers to obtain parental consent to collect identifying information from children. It also...more
In this issue:
- Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Settles California Attorney General Charges over Delayed Data Breach Notification
- Status of the EU Regulation and the Safe Harbor Framework
- FTC Steps...more
In this issue:
- FTC Settlement with Flashlight App Requires Extensive Disclosures Outside of the Privacy Policy to Collect and Share Geolocation Information
- GAO and Senate Commerce Committee Release Studies...more
1/30/2014
/ Apple ,
Class Action ,
Cramming ,
Data Brokers ,
Data Collection ,
Data Protection ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
GAO ,
Geolocation ,
Mobile Apps ,
Mobile Devices ,
Privacy Laws ,
Privacy Policy ,
Smartphones
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced settlements with 12 U.S. companies over allegations that the companies falsely claimed they held current certifications for the U.S.-EU Safe Harbor Privacy Framework. The...more
In this issue:
- California Amends CalOPPA to Require Do-Not-Track Disclosures
- California’s Social Media “Eraser” Bill Becomes Law
- California Extends Security Breach Notification Requirements to...more
In this issue:
- FTC Issues New Guidance for Disclosures in Online Advertising
- European Regulators Opine on "Purpose Limitation" Principle – What Constitutes "Compatible Use" in the Context of Big Data?...more
In this issue:
- FTC Releases Privacy Disclosure Guidelines for Mobile Ecosystem
- California Attorney General Issues Privacy Practice Recommendations for Mobile Ecosystem
- Mobile Apps: Learning from...more
3/19/2013
/ Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Collection ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
ECPA ,
Executive Orders ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Mobile Apps ,
Mobile Devices ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Social Media
In this issue:
- FTC Releases Final Amendments to Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule
- Mobile Apps Face Heightened Privacy Enforcement - Policies and Practices Scrutinized
- Global and European...more
1/18/2013
/ App Developers ,
COPPA ,
Data Protection ,
De-Identified Protected Health Information ,
FCC ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Mobile Apps ,
Opt-Outs ,
Privacy Policy ,
TCPA ,
Texting