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New Mexico’s Attorney General, Hector Balderas, continues to champion children’s online privacy protections, this time settling with Google over alleged violations of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). million to create the “Google New Mexico Kids Initiative,” which will promote privacy, education, and safety for children in New Mexico. The New Mexico AG is making a name for himself in the area of children’s privacy. MORE
Michael Costanza filed a $100 million lawsuit against Jerry Seinfeld, Larry David (the show’s co-creator), and NBC for invasion of privacy, defamation, and being cast in a false light. For one thing, newsworthy events and matters of public interest do not violate the state’s right to privacy. MORE
As we work through the second half of 2021, not quite out of the pandemic, still working remotely sometimes or all the time, data privacy and security concerns are more important today than ever before. The changing landscape of technology, the increased sophistication of organized crime using digital tools, and the continued lack of awareness of data privacy and security concerns are making 2021 more hazardous than previous years. MORE
In this episode of Public Pensions & Investments Briefings, Thomas Dover and Ashley Dunning discuss the protections public pension plans can put in place today to ensure these kinds of data privacy attacks are kept at bay. MORE
If you purchase an internet connected device or toy, change the default password and check the device’s privacy and security settings to make sure you’re not sharing more information than you want. MORE
2021 was a rough year for many businesses, but there was at least one winner: in a recent blog post , privacy-focused search engine DuckDuckGo reported a record growth of over 46 percent and now claims to serve more than 27 million Americans. If this growth trend continues, it could indicate that an increasing number of consumers are placing a premium on privacy. MORE
While smart toys can certainly be useful educational tools for children, they also present some potential privacy risks and could invade what is traditionally a private space. MORE
Instead, the allegations recount Microsoft’s numerous (robust) privacy-related representations made to customers. Washington Privacy Act : Plaintiffs also asserted claims under Washington’s one-party consent statute. Court Sends Google Assistant Privacy Lawsuit Back for a Redo. MORE
2021 was a transformational year for Canadian privacy legislation. Following the changes made to the Federal reforms to PIPEDA in 2020 , several provinces amended their privacy legislation to protect their constituents’ interests. Photo by Matthew Henry ( Unsplash ). MORE
In summer 2018, I wrote a short primer on the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) soon after its passage. The passage of the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) in November 2020 necessitated a complete revamp. Privacy/Security MORE
I spoke at the 2018 Privacy Symposium hosted by the International Association of Privacy Professionals. There, I discussed online privacy rights issues which changed with the emergence of different social media platforms and how it should be addressed. . MORE
Privacy has been a reoccurring issue debated across the world as virtual communication is no longer seen as an option but essential to working remotely during a pandemic. Not only does this violate our privacy rights, but it also creates a bigger ethical dilemma within the economic market. MORE
Antitrust Business Capitol Hill Government IP News IPWatchdog Articles Legislation Technology & Innovation Apple big data big-tech competition Congress Facebook Google privacy law Senator Amy Klobuchar Senator Mike Lee technology MORE
Posted In e-commerce , Intellectual Property , online privacy The pandemic led people to work from home, connect from home, shop from home, and, for many, entrepreneur from home. MORE
So as any good privacy pro knows, the Mozilla *privacy not included guide is the place to go to learn about the “creepiness” of the latest toy or gift that you are looking to buy. ” The guide does a lot of the hard work for you in finding and reading privacy policies. MORE
I began to wonder about California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) enforcement actions over the past year as this was something that we speculated about not that long ago. The California Attorney General’s office has been busy and has even posted a list on its website of 27 examples of recent California Consumer Privacy Act enforcement actions. The most common violation on the list is that a company’s privacy policy was non-compliant with CCPA requirements. MORE
In August, Apple made headlines by introducing new privacy features in their upcoming software updates. Over the years, Apple has cultivated a strong reputation as a protector of consumer privacy. Photo by Jimmy Jin ( Unsplash ). MORE
Privacy breaches have become increasingly commonplace as businesses of all sizes grapple with how to keep customer information secure and what to do when things go wrong. Podcasts justech lawbytespod legal innovation privacy privacy breach MORE
Privacy reform in Canada has lagged at the federal level with the efforts to update PIPEDA seemingly going nowhere, but multiple provinces have moved ahead with amending their own laws. Show Notes: Bill 64 on Modernizing Quebec privacy law – Why It Matters and How to Prepare for It. MORE
Miriam Farhi and Kelsey McIntosh at Perkins Coie describe the key features of new comprehensive privacy laws in California, Virginia and Colorado that take effect in 2023, with a particular focus on how they affect businesses in the retail industry MORE
Keeping Your Data Safe: The Differential Privacy Temporal Map Challenge. These prize challenge technologies successfully enable public safety agencies to share data without compromising the privacy of individuals. . The Case for Differential Privacy . MORE
Illinois’s Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) continues to be a problem for employers who are using biometric information such as palm readers or fingerprint timekeeping software. Companies collecting biometric information from Illinois residents may wish to confirm that they have a Biometric Information Privacy Program in place. Most of the laws and bills are similar to BIPA but, as always, when it comes to privacy laws, they are not identical. MORE
Over half of all Americans would support a federal data privacy law, according to a recent poll from Politico and Morning Consult. The poll is indicative of American’s increasing data privacy awareness and concerns. Colorado, Virginia, and California all passed or updated data privacy laws within the last year, and nearly every state is considering similar legislation. MORE
What does the “data” in data privacy mean? In the data privacy context, most people likely think of things like one’s name, email address, phone number and so on, all of which is correct. In June 2018, California enacted the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). At the time of enactment, the CCPA was already the strongest consumer privacy law in the nation but the California electorate decided to take it even further. MORE
An appeals court ruled on Thursday against a tabloid that printed extracts from a letter Meghan Markle wrote to her estranged father, saying the violation to her privacy was disproportionate to support assertions that she'd sent him a loving message MORE
Online privacy is, without a doubt, an area of growing concern. How would successful implementation of the proposal negatively impact privacy rights? Blogs Privacy Uncategorized Emily Prieur online harm privacy safety social mediaPhoto by AbsolutVision ( UNSPLASH ). MORE
After the parties failed to informally resolve the matter, the Claimant brought a case before the Court claiming numerous causes of action, including the Defendant’s breach of applicable privacy laws. Under Section 2 of the DPA, the privacy of individuals is protected by the Regulations. MORE
” What is a smart health card or vaccine passport and what are some of the privacy concerns inherent in using such technology? The best-case scenario is that there should be agreement on privacy protections so the individuals who use the app or QR code system can be assured that their data will be secure. MORE
November 9 – Kathryn Rattigan is presenting the “ Rise of Drones and Erosion of Privacy ” in a live video-broadcast hosted by myLawCLE. November 10 – Kathryn Rattigan will be presenting as part of the Western Michigan University (WMU) Cooley Law School Homeland & National Security Law and the WMU-Cooley Homeland & National Security Emergency Response and Education Association Drone Law Panel Symposium. MORE
The Alex Kozinski dustup has everyone clucking his tongue over the seemingly inevitable march toward realization of the dictum that there is no expectation of privacy for anything going on. The post A new wrinkle in Internet privacy appeared first on LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION™. MORE
Instacart purports to bind consumers to its privacy policy via this screen: (Sorry for the poor image resolution. The court says Instacart creates an enforceable sign-in-wrap (ugh): The Court finds Instacart’s privacy policy conspicuous and obvious for several reasons. MORE
Dustin Marlan, The Dystopian Right of Publicity Privacy problems (surveillance) are often analogized to the dystopia of 1984; ROP problems stemming from infinite transferablility can be analogized to Brave New World (1932). Rothman: Does not agree that ROP is the coined opposite of the right of privacy, nor that it should have a purely economic and commercial focus. Privacy may have untapped potential for dealing with these misattributions, especially false light. MORE
On June 17, 2021, the Ontario Ministry of Government and Consumer Services (MGCS) announced the launch of public consultation on the MGCS’ white paper, which outlines proposals for reforming Ontario’s privacy protection framework. . MORE
The protection of a business’s most critical data - its “crown jewels” - has never been more important. The increase in attack sophistication, tempo, and success rate, has made cybersecurity an “up at night” issue for the entire C-Suite. By: Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner MORE
Passwords are so difficult to remember. We all know we shouldn’t use the same or similar passwords across platforms. Stolen password credentials are dumped on the dark web and criminals use the stolen passwords to steal other data from victims, including frequent flyer miles, online banking credentials, cryptocurrency and other digital assets, and to get into employers’ systems. But passwords are so hard to remember.so MORE
The Organizations responded to the Joint Signatories’ open letter and described how they account for privacy principles in the design and development of their VTC services. Blogs Osgoode Alumnus Privacy Technology cisco google Imtiaz Karamat Microsoft OPC privacy video teleconferencing Zoom MORE
On September 22, 2021, Quebec’s major privacy reform bill, An Act to modernize legislative provisions as regards the protection of personal information (Bill 64), received royal assent after being adopted by the Quebec National Assembly the day before. MORE
Privacy by Design is the integration of data processing procedures to every stage of business practices. The European Data Protection Board has established the most complete guidelines regarding Privacy by Design and by Default as set forth in the European Union’s GDPR (1). MORE
Reports of racial bias and Canadian privacy law violations weaken the argument for implementing FRT. The special report specifically investigates the RCMP’s use of Clearview AI (with FRT), pursuant to section 39(1) of Canada’s Privacy Act. Photo Credit: Michael Jakubowski ( Unsplash ). MORE
I’m on vacation this week, and while most people read novels while on vacation, I catch up on data privacy articles and publications that I have set aside and haven’t had a chance to read. I just finished one that I thought was a quick and good summary of current data privacy issues entitled 5 Important Data Privacy Issues for 2020 by Zach Capers of GetApp. MORE
On September 7, 2021, the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPC) issued its response to the Ontario government’s white paper on proposals for a provincial private sector privacy law, as previously reported by the E-TIPS® Newsletter here. MORE
On behalf of a putative class, the plaintiffs asserted privacy claims—including for wiretapping—under California law. As an initial matter, the court says that Nike’s privacy policy does not undermine plaintiff’s claims. The Cookie Crumbles for Amazon Privacy Plaintiffs – Del Vecchio v. MORE
The world of competitive video gaming implicates a complicated patchwork of privacy laws, and esports companies need to keep in mind some key issues when assessing privacy and cybersecurity obligations. This was originally published by Esports Insider on June 24, 2021. MORE
data privacy : what businesses NEED TO know. Keeping pace with the state of data privacy and data privacy regulations is becoming a pressing responsibility for businesses in the digital age. Jump to a Section: What is Data Privacy? Data Privacy versus Data Security? MORE
Privacy Related Topics Olartemoure Blog
OCTOBER 11, 2021
Privacy by Design is the integration of data processing procedures to every stage of business practices. The European Data Protection Board has established the most complete guidelines regarding Privacy by Design and by Default as set forth in the European Union’s GDPR (1).
IPilogue
JANUARY 13, 2022
2021 was a transformational year for Canadian privacy legislation. Following the changes made to the Federal reforms to PIPEDA in 2020 , several provinces amended their privacy legislation to protect their constituents’ interests. Photo by Matthew Henry ( Unsplash ).
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Technology & Marketing Law Blog
AUGUST 18, 2021
In summer 2018, I wrote a short primer on the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) soon after its passage. The passage of the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) in November 2020 necessitated a complete revamp. Privacy/Security
Technology & Marketing Law Blog
JULY 31, 2021
Instacart purports to bind consumers to its privacy policy via this screen: (Sorry for the poor image resolution. The court says Instacart creates an enforceable sign-in-wrap (ugh): The Court finds Instacart’s privacy policy conspicuous and obvious for several reasons.
Michael Geist
JANUARY 11, 2022
I spoke at the 2018 Privacy Symposium hosted by the International Association of Privacy Professionals. There, I discussed online privacy rights issues which changed with the emergence of different social media platforms and how it should be addressed. .
Technology & Marketing Law Blog
JULY 12, 2021
Instead, the allegations recount Microsoft’s numerous (robust) privacy-related representations made to customers. Washington Privacy Act : Plaintiffs also asserted claims under Washington’s one-party consent statute. Court Sends Google Assistant Privacy Lawsuit Back for a Redo.
Technology & Marketing Law Blog
OCTOBER 28, 2021
On behalf of a putative class, the plaintiffs asserted privacy claims—including for wiretapping—under California law. As an initial matter, the court says that Nike’s privacy policy does not undermine plaintiff’s claims. The Cookie Crumbles for Amazon Privacy Plaintiffs – Del Vecchio v.
IPilogue
JULY 12, 2021
On June 17, 2021, the Ontario Ministry of Government and Consumer Services (MGCS) announced the launch of public consultation on the MGCS’ white paper, which outlines proposals for reforming Ontario’s privacy protection framework. .
IPilogue
OCTOBER 22, 2021
Online privacy is, without a doubt, an area of growing concern. How would successful implementation of the proposal negatively impact privacy rights? Blogs Privacy Uncategorized Emily Prieur online harm privacy safety social mediaPhoto by AbsolutVision ( UNSPLASH ).
IPilogue
AUGUST 27, 2021
Privacy has been a reoccurring issue debated across the world as virtual communication is no longer seen as an option but essential to working remotely during a pandemic. Not only does this violate our privacy rights, but it also creates a bigger ethical dilemma within the economic market.
LexBlog IP
JANUARY 6, 2022
2021 was a rough year for many businesses, but there was at least one winner: in a recent blog post , privacy-focused search engine DuckDuckGo reported a record growth of over 46 percent and now claims to serve more than 27 million Americans. If this growth trend continues, it could indicate that an increasing number of consumers are placing a premium on privacy.
Michael Geist
OCTOBER 4, 2021
Privacy reform in Canada has lagged at the federal level with the efforts to update PIPEDA seemingly going nowhere, but multiple provinces have moved ahead with amending their own laws. Show Notes: Bill 64 on Modernizing Quebec privacy law – Why It Matters and How to Prepare for It.
Michael Geist
DECEMBER 6, 2021
Privacy breaches have become increasingly commonplace as businesses of all sizes grapple with how to keep customer information secure and what to do when things go wrong. Podcasts justech lawbytespod legal innovation privacy privacy breach
Likelihood of Confusion
OCTOBER 11, 2021
The Alex Kozinski dustup has everyone clucking his tongue over the seemingly inevitable march toward realization of the dictum that there is no expectation of privacy for anything going on. The post A new wrinkle in Internet privacy appeared first on LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION™.
IPilogue
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
In August, Apple made headlines by introducing new privacy features in their upcoming software updates. Over the years, Apple has cultivated a strong reputation as a protector of consumer privacy. Photo by Jimmy Jin ( Unsplash ).
IPilogue
OCTOBER 1, 2021
On September 22, 2021, Quebec’s major privacy reform bill, An Act to modernize legislative provisions as regards the protection of personal information (Bill 64), received royal assent after being adopted by the Quebec National Assembly the day before.
IPilogue
NOVEMBER 1, 2021
After the parties failed to informally resolve the matter, the Claimant brought a case before the Court claiming numerous causes of action, including the Defendant’s breach of applicable privacy laws. Under Section 2 of the DPA, the privacy of individuals is protected by the Regulations.
McBayer IP Blog
JANUARY 19, 2022
Posted In e-commerce , Intellectual Property , online privacy The pandemic led people to work from home, connect from home, shop from home, and, for many, entrepreneur from home.
IP Law 360
DECEMBER 2, 2021
An appeals court ruled on Thursday against a tabloid that printed extracts from a letter Meghan Markle wrote to her estranged father, saying the violation to her privacy was disproportionate to support assertions that she'd sent him a loving message
43(B)log
AUGUST 5, 2021
Dustin Marlan, The Dystopian Right of Publicity Privacy problems (surveillance) are often analogized to the dystopia of 1984; ROP problems stemming from infinite transferablility can be analogized to Brave New World (1932). Rothman: Does not agree that ROP is the coined opposite of the right of privacy, nor that it should have a purely economic and commercial focus. Privacy may have untapped potential for dealing with these misattributions, especially false light.
IPilogue
JULY 16, 2021
Reports of racial bias and Canadian privacy law violations weaken the argument for implementing FRT. The special report specifically investigates the RCMP’s use of Clearview AI (with FRT), pursuant to section 39(1) of Canada’s Privacy Act. Photo Credit: Michael Jakubowski ( Unsplash ).
LexBlog IP
DECEMBER 28, 2021
data privacy : what businesses NEED TO know. Keeping pace with the state of data privacy and data privacy regulations is becoming a pressing responsibility for businesses in the digital age. Jump to a Section: What is Data Privacy? Data Privacy versus Data Security?
LexBlog IP
AUGUST 5, 2021
As we work through the second half of 2021, not quite out of the pandemic, still working remotely sometimes or all the time, data privacy and security concerns are more important today than ever before. The changing landscape of technology, the increased sophistication of organized crime using digital tools, and the continued lack of awareness of data privacy and security concerns are making 2021 more hazardous than previous years.
LexBlog IP
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
Illinois’s Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) continues to be a problem for employers who are using biometric information such as palm readers or fingerprint timekeeping software. Companies collecting biometric information from Illinois residents may wish to confirm that they have a Biometric Information Privacy Program in place. Most of the laws and bills are similar to BIPA but, as always, when it comes to privacy laws, they are not identical.
IPilogue
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
On September 7, 2021, the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPC) issued its response to the Ontario government’s white paper on proposals for a provincial private sector privacy law, as previously reported by the E-TIPS® Newsletter here.
JD Supra Law
OCTOBER 21, 2021
In this episode of Public Pensions & Investments Briefings, Thomas Dover and Ashley Dunning discuss the protections public pension plans can put in place today to ensure these kinds of data privacy attacks are kept at bay.
LexBlog IP
JULY 13, 2021
The world of competitive video gaming implicates a complicated patchwork of privacy laws, and esports companies need to keep in mind some key issues when assessing privacy and cybersecurity obligations. This was originally published by Esports Insider on June 24, 2021.
U.S. Department of Commerce
OCTOBER 26, 2021
Keeping Your Data Safe: The Differential Privacy Temporal Map Challenge. These prize challenge technologies successfully enable public safety agencies to share data without compromising the privacy of individuals. . The Case for Differential Privacy .
JIPEL Copyright Blog
MAY 3, 2021
Michael Costanza filed a $100 million lawsuit against Jerry Seinfeld, Larry David (the show’s co-creator), and NBC for invasion of privacy, defamation, and being cast in a false light. For one thing, newsworthy events and matters of public interest do not violate the state’s right to privacy.
LexBlog IP
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
So as any good privacy pro knows, the Mozilla *privacy not included guide is the place to go to learn about the “creepiness” of the latest toy or gift that you are looking to buy. ” The guide does a lot of the hard work for you in finding and reading privacy policies.
LexBlog IP
JANUARY 27, 2022
Over half of all Americans would support a federal data privacy law, according to a recent poll from Politico and Morning Consult. The poll is indicative of American’s increasing data privacy awareness and concerns. Colorado, Virginia, and California all passed or updated data privacy laws within the last year, and nearly every state is considering similar legislation.
IP Watchdog
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
Antitrust Business Capitol Hill Government IP News IPWatchdog Articles Legislation Technology & Innovation Apple big data big-tech competition Congress Facebook Google privacy law Senator Amy Klobuchar Senator Mike Lee technology
JD Supra Law
JANUARY 14, 2022
The protection of a business’s most critical data - its “crown jewels” - has never been more important. The increase in attack sophistication, tempo, and success rate, has made cybersecurity an “up at night” issue for the entire C-Suite. By: Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner
LexBlog IP
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
If you purchase an internet connected device or toy, change the default password and check the device’s privacy and security settings to make sure you’re not sharing more information than you want.
JIPEL Copyright Blog
MARCH 30, 2021
What does the “data” in data privacy mean? In the data privacy context, most people likely think of things like one’s name, email address, phone number and so on, all of which is correct. In June 2018, California enacted the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). At the time of enactment, the CCPA was already the strongest consumer privacy law in the nation but the California electorate decided to take it even further.
LexBlog IP
DECEMBER 9, 2021
” What is a smart health card or vaccine passport and what are some of the privacy concerns inherent in using such technology? The best-case scenario is that there should be agreement on privacy protections so the individuals who use the app or QR code system can be assured that their data will be secure.
IP Law 360
JANUARY 7, 2022
Miriam Farhi and Kelsey McIntosh at Perkins Coie describe the key features of new comprehensive privacy laws in California, Virginia and Colorado that take effect in 2023, with a particular focus on how they affect businesses in the retail industry
LexBlog IP
DECEMBER 16, 2021
New Mexico’s Attorney General, Hector Balderas, continues to champion children’s online privacy protections, this time settling with Google over alleged violations of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). million to create the “Google New Mexico Kids Initiative,” which will promote privacy, education, and safety for children in New Mexico. The New Mexico AG is making a name for himself in the area of children’s privacy.
LexBlog IP
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
I’m on vacation this week, and while most people read novels while on vacation, I catch up on data privacy articles and publications that I have set aside and haven’t had a chance to read. I just finished one that I thought was a quick and good summary of current data privacy issues entitled 5 Important Data Privacy Issues for 2020 by Zach Capers of GetApp.
LexBlog IP
NOVEMBER 4, 2021
November 9 – Kathryn Rattigan is presenting the “ Rise of Drones and Erosion of Privacy ” in a live video-broadcast hosted by myLawCLE. November 10 – Kathryn Rattigan will be presenting as part of the Western Michigan University (WMU) Cooley Law School Homeland & National Security Law and the WMU-Cooley Homeland & National Security Emergency Response and Education Association Drone Law Panel Symposium.
LexBlog IP
DECEMBER 23, 2021
I began to wonder about California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) enforcement actions over the past year as this was something that we speculated about not that long ago. The California Attorney General’s office has been busy and has even posted a list on its website of 27 examples of recent California Consumer Privacy Act enforcement actions. The most common violation on the list is that a company’s privacy policy was non-compliant with CCPA requirements.
LexBlog IP
JANUARY 20, 2022
Passwords are so difficult to remember. We all know we shouldn’t use the same or similar passwords across platforms. Stolen password credentials are dumped on the dark web and criminals use the stolen passwords to steal other data from victims, including frequent flyer miles, online banking credentials, cryptocurrency and other digital assets, and to get into employers’ systems. But passwords are so hard to remember.so
LexBlog IP
JULY 15, 2021
While smart toys can certainly be useful educational tools for children, they also present some potential privacy risks and could invade what is traditionally a private space.
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