In a much-anticipated decision, the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit has ruled on the Federal Communication Commission’s 2015 Declaratory Order on the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, focusing on autodialing...more
Although often ignored or left to the accounting department, the failure to comply with state unclaimed property laws can result in significant liability for your organization....more
A new FTC policy eliminates the requirement to obtain parental consent to collect a recording of a child’s voice in certain circumstances....more
The report is generally good news for Privacy Shield participants and those considering the program—but notes several areas for improvement....more
A recent update of the FTC’s COPPA compliance plan for businesses focuses on internet-connected toys and devices aimed at children; FBI issues a Public Service Announcement with a similar focus....more
Dear Retail Clients and Friends,
Many of you are likely familiar with the US Supreme Court’s decision in Spokeo, Inc. v. Robins. On the one-year anniversary of Spokeo, data shows that retailers’ chances of success in...more
The new law gives UK intelligence and law enforcement bodies sweeping surveillance powers.
The IPA was introduced in response to recommendations that David Anderson QC made, in his capacity as the Independent Reviewer of...more
Dear Retail Clients and Friends,
California voters recently approved a statewide proposition banning certain plastic single-use bags. This edition of Morgan Lewis Retail Did You Know? describes the new requirements in...more
Over two years after the enactment of Canada’s anti-spam legislation, the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has issued its first decision on the law, with a particular focus on the consent...more
Dear Retail Clients and Friends,
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently released rules that impose specific requirements applicable to prepaid accounts, including prepaid cards. This edition of Morgan...more
The Delaware Online Privacy and Protection Act takes a broad approach to the collection and disclosure of personally identifiable information.
Delaware Governor Jack Markell recently signed the Delaware Online Privacy...more
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President Obama’s new proposed Personal Data Notification and Protection Act provides a national standard for companies responding to security breaches....more
The framework provides standards and best practices for identifying, assessing, and managing cybersecurity risk.
Now that the Obama administration has unveiled the final version of its anticipated Cybersecurity...more
As of January 1, security breach notifications must be provided to consumers when certain account information is compromised.
On September 27, California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law Senate Bill No. 46 (S.B....more
The state continues to lead the United States in the data privacy and security field by giving minors an Internet “delete” option and requiring disclosures about “do not track” practices.
In September 2013, California...more