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FTC to App Developers: Your Vendors’ COPPA Missteps Are Your Own

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The Federal Trade Commission has once again reminded the mobile ecosystem that compliance obligations under the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”) do not stop at an app developer’s door. In a recent...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

The FTC Still Cares About Privacy

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What should you know about recent FTC enforcement actions announced over the last few days? In short, privacy enforcement is a “go.” Here are some takeaways....more

Troutman Pepper Locke

California Privacy and AI Legislation Update: August 25, 2025

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Twenty-three privacy and AI-related bills are set for appropriations committee hearings on August 29 — the deadline for bills to advance out of fiscal committees — while three other bills have passed out of committee and are...more

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Analyzing the Amendments to State Consumer Data Privacy Laws Passed in 2025

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While no state has passed a new consumer data privacy law in 2025, five states passed bills amending their existing laws....more

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EMEA - Data Privacy, Digital and AI Round Up - July 2025

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As we pass the mid-point of 2025, it’s a good time to review the important developments we have seen in the first 6 months of this year, particularly reforms to the UK’s data protection laws, the EU’s pathway to...more

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Can AI Identify Key Trends in Privacy Enforcement and Litigation Impacting Digital Advertising? I Put It to the Test.

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As an attorney focused on technology transactions and counseling, I approach new technologies with both curiosity and caution. Like many lawyers, I tend to be skeptical until I fully understand how something works....more

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Oregon Strengthens Geolocation Data Privacy and Children’s Personal Data Protections, Adding to Compliance for Data Brokers and...

On June 3, 2025, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed HB 2008 into law to amend the Oregon Consumer Privacy Act, the state’s comprehensive data privacy law. Among other items, effective January 1, 2026, the “sale” of two...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Virginia's Protection of Reproductive Health Information Law – Part One, Scope, Applicability, and Penalties

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In Part One of this FAQ series, we break down Virginia's Senate Bill 754, Consumer Protection Act; prohibited practices, etc., reproductive or sexual health information (Act), which amends the Virginia Consumer Protection Act...more

Guidepost Solutions LLC

[Webinar] Data Under Watch: Navigating DOJ’s New Rules on Sensitive U.S. Data Transfers - June 26th, 1:00 pm ET

Starting July 9, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice will begin enforcing its new “Bulk Sensitive Data Rule,” a sweeping regulation aimed at restricting the transfer and storage of sensitive U.S. personal and...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Oregon Imposes New Obligations Related to Location Data and Teens' Data

On June 2, Gov. Tina Kotek signed HB 2008 amending the Oregon Consumer Privacy Act (the Act) to increase protection both for personal data collected from consumers younger than 16 years of age and for all Oregonians' precise...more

Hudson Cook, LLP

State Watch: Consumer Protection Enforcement Update - May the Force of Law Be with You

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Attorney General James sued a national bank and its holding company for the bank's alleged practices relating to its offering of online savings accounts. Specifically, the AG claims that the bank offered a "high interest"...more

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En Banc Fourth Circuit Geofence Decision is Splintered

In U.S. v. Chatrie, __ F. 4th __, 2025 WL 1242063 (4th Cir. Apr. 30, 2025)(en banc), the Court issued a per curiam affirmance of the District Court’s geofence decision. Fourteen judges joined in that decision. There were...more

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California Probe Targets Location Data Industry: 5 Steps to Keep Your Business Off the CCPA Enforcement Radar

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A new California investigative sweep into the location data industry focuses on whether businesses have violated state law relating to the consumers’ right to limit how their personal information – including their geolocation...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

California Attorney General Announces Enforcement Sweep on Location Data Collection

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On March 10, 2025, the Office of the Attorney General of California (CAAG) announced an enforcement sweep of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) focused on the location data industry. Attorney General Rob Bonta stated...more

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California’s Proposed Location Privacy Act: A Potential Game-Changer for Tracking Location of Individuals

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Businesses that track the geolocation of individuals—whether for fleet management, sales and promotion, logistics, risk mitigation, or other reasons—should closely monitor the progress of California Assembly Bill 1355 (AB...more

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Texas AG Targets Allstate in First Enforcement of Texas Data Privacy and Security Act

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On January 13, 2025, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (“Texas AG”) filed the first-ever enforcement action under the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (“TDPSA”) against insurance company Allstate and its subsidiary, Arity...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

FTC Settles Case with GM over Allegations of Collection + Use of Drivers’ Precise Geolocation

In its continued concentration on the collection and use of consumers’ precise geolocation, on January 16, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) settled with General Motors (GM) over allegations that it collected, used,...more

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Texas AG Brings First Ever Lawsuit Under a State Comprehensive Privacy Law

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On January 13, 2025, the Texas Attorney General (AG) announced a lawsuit against insurance company Allstate, and its subsidiary, Arity, for allegedly collecting, using and selling the geolocation and movement of Texan...more

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A Landmark Lawsuit in Data Privacy: Texas v. Allstate

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In a groundbreaking enforcement action, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Allstate Corporation and its subsidiary Arity, alleging systematic violations of the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act...more

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Texas Files First Privacy Law Enforcement Action

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On January 13, 2025, Texas Attorney General’s Office filed its first lawsuit enforcing the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (“TDPSA”). The law went into effect on July 1, 2024. The complaint also states claims under Texas’...more

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7 Best Privacy Practices for Employers When Using Geolocation Tools to Track Workers

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Many employers have turned to geolocation tools like GPS devices to monitor employees’ whereabouts and movements – especially those working remotely or in field-based roles. While these tools provide an effective way to boost...more

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DOJ Issues Final Rule Restricting Flow of Bulk Sensitive Personal Data to China and Other Countries of Concern

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On January 8, 2025, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) published its Final Rule to implement President Biden’s Executive Order 14117, “Preventing Access to Americans’ Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and United States...more

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FTC Continues to Bring Enforcement Actions Against Data Brokers

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On December 3, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced two enforcement actions against large data aggregator companies, Mobilewalla, Inc. (“Mobilewalla”) and Gravy Analytics Inc. (“Gravy Analytics”), for alleged...more

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Key Privacy and Cybersecurity Watchdogs Make Their Naughty Lists

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Although 2024 saw several states enact comprehensive privacy legislation, another year is nearly gone, and we still do not have a comprehensive federal privacy law to resolve the rapidly evolving patchworks of state laws....more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

FTC Settles with Companies Over Sale of Sensitive Data

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has been on a mission to get the message across that it is serious about companies collecting, using, and selling sensitive location data of consumers and that it is closely watching these...more

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