The Delaware Online Privacy and Protection Act (“DOPPA”) became effective on January 1, 2016. This new law requires compliance in three major areas: (1) conspicuous posting of a compliant privacy policy; (2) advertising and marketing to children; and (3) enhancing the privacy protections of users of digital books (“e-books”). Why should a business be concerned…
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Personal Information and Privacy Protection Act – New Jersey State
Personal Information and Privacy Protection Act - New Jersey State On September 15, 2016, the New Jersey Senate unanimously approved a bill that restricts the collection and use of personal information by retailers for certain purposes. The bill is known as the “Personal Information and Privacy Protection Act.” [https://legiscan.com/NJ/text/S1913/id/1419389/New_Jersey-2016-S1913-Amended.html] The law provides that a retailer…
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Data Privacy Attorney Michael J. Feldman Interviewed By Law360 Regarding FTC Enforcement
The “Internet of Things” is rapidly expanding, and most households have at least one physical object which automatically collects and exchanges data wirelessly. Manufacturers of smart devices need to ensure that security vulnerabilities and privacy concerns are rapidly addressed in order to escape the scrutiny of the Federal Trade Commission. Law360 interviewed privacy experts, including our…
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The Feds Blow a Mighty “Wynd” on Privacy & Data Security – But Are They Full of Hot Air?
By: Aaron Krowne A heated battle regarding the general province of federal regulators over businesses’ privacy and data security practices is currently raging. We are referring to the pending case of FTC v. Wyndham Worldwide Corp., which is being much-watched in the data security world. It pits, on one side, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”), with…
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