Although we’ve seen most privacy activity happening at the state level, things have been heating up nationally. Right now, businesses have a unique opportunity to help shape the future of federal legislation. The new Congress has made privacy a priority for this…
Read MoreIn the ever-evolving landscape of consumer privacy laws, businesses often focus on new state regulations and legislation. However, it's equally important not to overlook classic UDAP (Unfair and Deceptive Acts and Practices) regulatory frameworks. These foundational marketing regulations remain crucial, as businesses…
Read MoreThe Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken enforcement action against data broker Mobilewalla, prohibiting the sale of sensitive location data…
Read MoreAs their January 1, 2025, implementation date quickly approaches, we’ve been receiving a lot of questions regarding the recent amendments to California’s data broker law. One area that’s causing particular confusion is whether a business can claim an exemption under the amended…
Read MoreLess than one month before its deadline, a Texas federal court has temporarily blocked the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which requires U.S. businesses to report their key stakeholders to the Treasury Department. Judge Amos L. Mazzant III issued this ruling after a…
Read MoreIt’s just weeks after the election, and President-elect Trump is moving quickly on key administration positions and policy priorities…
Read MoreAs expected, the FTC’s Negative Option Rule has been met with scrutiny from many industry groups. Now, the Electronic Security Association, Interactive Advertising Bureau, and NCTA – The Internet & Television Association, have filed a revised rule, now known as the Rule…
Read MoreRecently, Marriott resolved a major data breach investigation with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and several state attorneys general, resulting in more than $50 million in penalties. In addition to the hefty financial penalty, the settlement led to significant compliance changes at…
Read MoreOn August 21, 2024, the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas blocked the FTC’s new rule banning non-compete agreements across the country. The sweeping ban has been mired in controversy and legal challenges since it was announced by…
Read MoreData breaches continue to be one of the top concerns of consumer-facing businesses, and with good reason. Cyberattacks have been on the rise, Change Healthcare faced earlier this year, highlights the risks associated with cloud-based data storage and reliance on potentially vulnerable…
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