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Brewing Trouble: The Steep Price of Privacy Missteps

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A recent high-profile breach at a women-focused dating app underscores how quickly a privacy misstep can escalate into lawsuits and reputational harm. The incident offers a cautionary tale for any company handling sensitive...more

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Proposed Mega Child Privacy Class Action Settlements May Impact Many App Providers

Last week, the plaintiffs in three related children’s privacy class actions sought preliminary approval of proposed settlements with sixteen defendants in those coordinated actions. The matters—known as the Kiloo Action, the...more

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Tracking Kids Through Your App? Think Again.

Klepto Cats and Dogs have been “stealing” children’s personal information without parental consent and using it for targeted advertising. Bad dog! Well, almost. HyperBeard, Inc., a developer of apps popular with children...more

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Data Privacy and Security: A Practical Guide for In-House Counsel, 2017 Edition

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Boulder Partner David Zetoony published the 2017 edition of his handbook, Data Privacy and Security: A Practical Guide for In-House Counsel, on Jan. 28 – Data Privacy Day. The guide provides an overview of laws relevant to a...more

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Use of File-Sharing Service Leads To $218,400 Fine For HIPAA Violations

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Internet-based file-sharing services such as Dropbox and Google Drive can be easy and convenient to use, whether via the touch of an app on a mobile device or by opening a browser on a PC. Healthcare professionals are often...more

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