“Cloud” Technology Offers Flexibility, Reduced Costs, Ease of Access to Information, But Presents Security, Privacy and Regulatory Concerns With the recent introduction of Google Drive, cloud computing services are garnering increased attention from entities looking to more efficiently store data. Specifically, using the “cloud” is attractive due to its reduced cost, ease of use, mobility and…
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What Do I Need To Look For In A Privacy Policy?
Privacy policies are long, onerous and boring. Most consumers never read them, even though they constitute a binding contract. Here is a handy checklist of some quick things to skim for. As we’ve previously discussed, even “non-sensitive” information can be very sensitive under certain circumstances. When reviewing a company’s privacy policy, you should focus on…
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OlenderFeldman to Speak at SES NY 2012 about Privacy and FTC Compliance
OlenderFeldman will be speaking at SES New York 2012 conference about emerging legal issues in search engine optimization and online behavioral advertising. The panel will discuss Legal Considerations for Search & Social in Regulated Industries: Search in Regulated Industries Legal Considerations for Search & Social in Regulated Industries Programmed by: Chris Boggs Since FDA letters to pharmaceutical…
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Behavioral Advertising and “Do Not Track”: Navigating the Privacy Minefield
The Internet is fraught with privacy-related dangers for companies. For example, Facebook’s IPO filing contains multiple references to the various privacy risks that may threaten its business model, and it seems like every day a new class action suit is filed against Facebook alleging surreptitious tracking or other breaches of privacy laws. Google has recently…
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