In a putative class action filed on June 28, 2023, in the Northern District of California, and in other similar cases, plaintiffs allege that OpenAI, Microsoft, and their respective affiliates violated the privacy rights of...more
7/18/2023
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Business Model ,
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) ,
Copyright Infringement ,
Data Privacy ,
EU ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Getty Images ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Machine Learning ,
Open Source Software ,
Privacy Laws ,
Putative Class Actions ,
Software ,
User-Generated Content ,
Web Scraping
1. Consumer Law Reforms -
2023 will see an increase in class action lawsuits targeting per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer products as more PFAS-limiting laws go into effect. Specifically, we expect food...more
4/4/2023
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Automatic Renewals ,
Cryptoassets ,
Fake Reviews ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Influencers ,
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) ,
PFAS ,
Popular ,
Privacy Laws ,
Product Packaging ,
Proposition 65 ,
ROSCA ,
Subscription Services ,
Toxic Chemicals ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
GoodRx Faces Million Dollar Proposed Penalty from FTC in First Enforcement Action Under the Health Breach Notification Rule -
Settlement reveals views on application of unfairness authority to sharing of sensitive...more
3/2/2023
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Biometric Information Privacy Act ,
Breach Notification Rule ,
California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) ,
Class Action ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Security ,
FCC ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FTC Act ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
HIPAA Breach ,
NIST ,
PHI ,
Risk Management ,
Rulemaking Process ,
Settlement ,
VPPA
With the start of the new year, the ArentFox Schiff Media & Entertainment Industry team reviews 10 of the most pressing legal issues for companies in 2023.
1. Sweeping Impact of Generative AI -
The gale wind roaring into...more
2/1/2023
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Copyright ,
DMCA ,
Enforcement ,
Facial Recognition Technology ,
Metaverse ,
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) ,
Popular ,
Software ,
TikTok ,
UDRP ,
Virtual Reality ,
VPPA
With the start of the new year, the ArentFox Schiff Hospitality Industry team reviews 10 of the most pressing legal issues for hospitality companies in 2023.
1. Potential Down Market Pressures. Interest rate increases are...more
1/5/2023
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Brand ,
Compliance ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Data Privacy ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Franchise Agreements ,
FTC Act ,
Greenwashing ,
Hospitality Industry ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Interest Rate Adjustments ,
Investment ,
Labor Shortage ,
LEED Certified ,
Metaverse ,
NASAA ,
NLRB
California Privacy Protection Agency Releases Draft CPRA Regulations -
The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) just released proposed California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) regulations. The regulations expand...more
6/8/2022
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Biometric Information ,
California ,
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) ,
CNIL ,
Cyber Crimes ,
Data Breach ,
Data Security ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
EU-US Privacy Shield ,
European Data Protection Board (EDPB) ,
Facial Recognition Technology ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Job Applicants ,
Personal Information ,
Privacy Laws ,
Schrems I & Schrems II
Connecticut Passes the Fifth US State Consumer Privacy Law -
The Connecticut governor has formally signed and passed An Act Concerning Personal Data Privacy and Online Monitoring (CPDA), making this law the fifth US state...more
5/19/2022
/ Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Blockchain ,
Brazil ,
CDPA ,
CNIL ,
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) ,
Cookies ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Processing Rules ,
Data Protection ,
Denmark ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
European Parliament ,
France ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
New Legislation ,
NIST ,
PHMSA ,
Proposed Amendments ,
Risk Mitigation ,
SCOTUS ,
Supply Chain ,
Virginia
Colorado Attorney General Seeks Rulemaking Comments for the Colorado Privacy Act -
With the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking set for fall 2022, Colorado’s Attorney General office is currently inviting preliminary comments for...more
4/8/2022
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Chile ,
China ,
CNIL ,
Colorado ,
Cyber Incident Reporting ,
EU ,
European Data Protection Board (EDPB) ,
European Economic Area (EEA) ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Homeland Security Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) ,
Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) ,
NIST ,
Personal Data ,
Risk Management ,
Rulemaking Process ,
Social Media ,
State Privacy Laws
As more and more companies are developing and/or utilizing artificial intelligence (AI), it is important to consider risk management and best practices to address issues like bias in AI. The National Institute of Standards...more
FCC Seeks Public Comment on the Current and Future Regulation of the “Internet of Things” -
The FCC is requesting public comment in a proceeding that will help determine the scope and nature of regulation of the “Internet of...more
10/13/2021
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Biometric Information Privacy Act ,
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
Class Action ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) ,
Enforcement Actions ,
FCC ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Hacking Back ,
Internet of Things ,
Malware ,
Mobile Apps ,
NIST ,
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) ,
Opt-Outs ,
Popular ,
Public Comment ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Securities Fraud ,
Settlement ,
Software
US Department of Homeland Security Publishes Strategic Plan on Artificial Intelligence -
The Dep’t of Homeland (DHS) Security Science and Technology Directorate recently published its Artificial Intelligence & Machine...more
8/18/2021
/ Analytics ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Biometric Information ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Privacy ,
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Machine Learning ,
Popular ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Wiretapping
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) continues to put emphasis on the importance of corporate board involvement in privacy and data security.
Corporate Boards: Don’t Underestimate Your Role in Data Security Oversight -
The...more
5/20/2021
/ Apple ,
Article III ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Board of Directors ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI) ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Google ,
Identity Theft ,
Latin America ,
Mobile Apps ,
New Rules ,
ONC ,
Personal Data ,
Popular ,
SCOTUS ,
Standing
Important information for brand protection, including recent Arent Fox News on advertising and marketing issues, as well as headlines that matter for privacy and data security.
FTC Investigates Financial Products Review Site...more
3/13/2020
/ Advertising ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
Consumer Financial Products ,
Data Breach ,
EU-US Privacy Shield ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Financial Services Industry ,
FTC Endorsement Guidelines ,
Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) ,
NARB ,
NIST ,
Personal Data ,
Popular
We’ve all seen the funny faces appearing across the internet as friends and family use the FaceApp to see what they may look like in 30 to 50 years. The resulting images are wrinkled and gray, but the trade made—instead of...more
8/1/2019
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Biometric Information Privacy Act ,
Consent ,
Data Collection ,
Facial Recognition Technology ,
Geolocation ,
IP License ,
Mobile Apps ,
National Security ,
Personal Data ,
Personal Information ,
Privacy Concerns ,
Privacy Policy ,
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