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Utah Snaps at Snapchat’s Youth Safety and Data Practices

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Utah AG Derek Brown and the Utah Division of Consumer Protection jointly sued Snap, Inc., the parent company of Snapchat, facilitating child sexual exploitation and sextortion through its design features and recommendation...more

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Proposed State Privacy Law Update: June 23, 2025

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Keypoint: Texas enacts two amendments to its data broker law while New York’s legislature passes a social media warning bill. Below is the twenty fourth weekly update on the status of proposed state privacy legislation in...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

When Satire Meets Statute: The Onion’s VPPA Class Action

Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA) class action lawsuits have been on the rise, and the owner of the The Onion, a popular satire site, finds itself the subject of a recent one. On May 16, 2025, a plaintiff-initiated...more

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DSIR Deeper Dive: A Big Year for VPPA Developments

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The past year has brought a number of federal appellate rulings under the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA), 18 U.S.C. § 2710, one of the statutes under which plaintiffs have been filing numerous claims in recent years...more

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Proposed State Privacy Law Update: May 19, 2025

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Keypoint: Last week, Oregon’s legislature passed a bill to amend the state’s consumer data privacy law, the Connecticut Senate passed two bills, and there were developments with bills in New Jersey, Nebraska, Texas,...more

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Part 2: Children and Location: Ferguson’s FTC Privacy Enforcement Priorities

While Andrew Ferguson advocates for a restrained regulatory approach at the FTC, his statements and voting record reveal clear priority areas where businesses can expect continued vigorous enforcement. Two areas stand out in...more

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The Privacy Insider Podcast Episode 13: Preserving Privacy and Social Connection with Christine Rosen of the American Enterprise...

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As we navigate the complex landscape of technology and its impact on society, considering how our digital interactions shape our identities and communities is crucial. The shift towards virtual third spaces—like social media...more

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Proposed State Privacy Law Update: April 7, 2025

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Below is the thirteenth weekly update on the status of proposed state privacy legislation in 2025. As always, the contents provided below are time-sensitive and subject to change....more

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Just a Minor Threat: Online Safety Legislation Takes Off

The year 2025 is certain to be a watershed for social media legislation and litigation. As it continues to shape how we connect, share, and consume information, social media remains at the forefront of public discourse due to...more

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Proposed State Privacy Law Update: February 10, 2025

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Keypoint: It was a very active week with movement on numerous bills, in particular in Virginia, as well as new bills introduced across the country. Below is the fifth weekly update on the status of proposed state privacy...more

Klein Moynihan Turco LLP

CIPA TikTok Claims

Our readers are well aware of the proliferation of lawsuits alleging California Invasion of Privacy Act (“CIPA”) violations against companies that use third-party tracking technology to collect consumer data on their...more

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Meta’s New Advertising Rules: Key Considerations for Health and Wellness Businesses

Advertising on social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram is a common marketing strategy for many businesses. Government agencies and consumer advocates have increasingly scrutinized this practice to determine if...more

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Businesses Beware: California Trap & Trace Lawsuits Target Common Website Tools

These lawsuits make generalized allegations that business websites use software or tools to collect various types of device and browsing information from website visitors and that businesses then share such information with...more

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Congress Proposes New Comprehensive Privacy Legislation: The American Privacy Rights Act

On April 7, 2024, Representative Cathy McMorris Rogers (R-WA) and Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) announced that Congress will once again consider a comprehensive federal data privacy bill that, if passed, would dramatically...more

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Decoded: Technology Law Insights - V 4, Issue 9, September 2023

Are Automakers Making Sufficient Efforts to Protect Customer Data? With the ever-expanding Internet of Things, data privacy is a growing concern in today’s digital age. The automotive industry is no exception. The National...more

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Privacy Authorities Press Platforms to Protect Publicly Posted Personal Information

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The Privacy Commissioner of Canada and other international data protection authorities recently issued a joint statement urging websites and social media platforms to do more to protect personal information from unlawful data...more

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Connecticut Adds Protections for Health Data and Minors to Privacy Law

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On June 26, 2023, the Governor of Connecticut signed Senate Bill (SB) 3 which set forth new requirements related to consumer health data and protections for minors online. As Connecticut’s comprehensive consumer privacy...more

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Florida Added to Growing List of New Comprehensive Consumer Privacy Laws

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On June 6, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis approved the passage of Senate Bill 262, which establishes the Florida Digital Bill of Rights (FDBR), set to go into effect July 1, 2024. Florida is now the tenth state to pass...more

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Florida Digital Bill of Rights Signed Into Law

The Florida Digital Bill of Rights (FDBR) was signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis on June 6, 2023, making Florida the tenth state to enact a consumer data privacy law along with California, Virginia, Colorado,...more

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Advertisers Bear Burden of Proving Individuals’ Consent to Appear in Ads, B.C. Court Rules – Also Holds that Legislatures Cannot...

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In Douez v. Facebook, Inc., 2022 BCSC 914, the Supreme Court of British Columbia (the “Court”) held that Facebook used class members’ names and images in its “Sponsored Stories” advertising program without their consent,...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

New State Privacy Laws Impose Higher Restrictions on Processing Sensitive Personal Data

With the passage of the Colorado Privacy Act, Colorado joins Virginia and California as early adopters of state-level privacy legislation. These laws impose higher restrictions on companies processing specific sensitive...more

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Through Rain, Sleet, Snow, Hail and Social Media?

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An Internet privacy watchdog organization filed a lawsuit recently in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia against the United States Postal Service. In Electronic Privacy Information Center (“EPIC”)...more

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Social Media Privacy Protection and Consumer Rights Act of 2021

Intending to strengthen the privacy of consumers’ online data, U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), John Kennedy (R-LA), Joe Manchin (D-WV), and Richard Burr (R-NC) have reintroduced the Social Media Privacy Protection and...more

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New York DFS Issues Report Detailing Findings From Its Investigation of Facebook Data Privacy Practices

Blood pressure readings, menstrual cycles, and pregnancy status are among the types of sensitive personal data Facebook was caught collecting from third-party app developers without users' knowledge or permission. After a...more

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Wiley Consumer Protection Download (December 21, 2020)

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Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this newsletter, we analyze recent regulatory...more

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