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Pixel Litigation Drives Transparency in Privacy Policies

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Unlike cookies, pixels cannot be easily blocked with privacy software. In response to this trending litigation, many privacy policies now include explicit language describing the tracking technologies used. Litigants are most active against healthcare providers and businesses that host videos online.

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Privacy Lawsuit Based on Website Tracking by Service Provider Trimmed

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On behalf of a putative class, the plaintiffs asserted privacy claims—including for wiretapping—under California law. On behalf of a putative class, the plaintiffs asserted privacy claims—including for wiretapping—under California law. The court dismisses FullStory, a Georgia-based corporation, for lack of personal jurisdiction.

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California Privacy Protection Agency Amends Proposed CPRA Regulations

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Last week, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) released updated California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) draft regulations and a summary of the changes. Instead, companies can offer consumers choices about the cookies and other tracking technology used on their website, which offers greater transparency for the consumer.

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Privacy Tip #313 – Data Breaches Aren’t Going Away Anytime Soon

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Here are a few tips that are still important for protecting your data and your privacy: If your information is compromised, sign up for credit monitoring or a credit freeze if offered. Mind your cookies. Check the privacy settings on your phone and update them frequently. Consider the Jumbo privacy app.

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The Danger of Dark Patterns

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On November 3, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a Complaint and Stipulated Order in federal court against an internet phone service provider to stop it from imposing junk fees and making it difficult for users to cancel their service. It was the FTC’s intent that the report “send a clear message that these traps will not be tolerated.”

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False advertising-based antitrust claims against Facebook survive motion to dismiss

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Plaintiffs successfully alleged that “Facebook acquired and maintained monopoly power by making false representations to users about Facebook’s data privacy practices.” That time has come for Facebook. Meanwhile, it was collecting and selling user data to third parties in ways that did not match its public representations.

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September Privacy and Security Roundup: Funding national cybersecurity, violating Safeguards Rule and fighting cyber threats

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In our latest Privacy and Security Roundup , we cover the Senate-passed bill that includes nearly $2 billion in national cybersecurity funding, recent sanctions by the SEC on investment advisors and broker-dealers, a new initiative that aims to improve defense planning and information sharing between the public and private sectors, and more.

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