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A Prescription for Caution: Senators Release Investigative Report on Direct-To-Consumer Telehealth Models

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On July 17, the offices of Senators Durbin (D. IL.), Warren (D. MA.), Sanders (I. VT.), and Welch (D. VT.) (collectively, “Senators”) released a report summarizing the results of a nine month investigation into...more

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FTC’s “Attention Economy” Workshop Spotlights Tech Platform Practices Affecting Children and Potential Regulatory Implications

“Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in.” —Michael Corleone, The Godfather Part III. That iconic line about inescapable forces doesn’t just capture those thoughts of a mob boss trying to retire. It could just...more

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Right To Know - October 2024, Vol. 22

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Cyber, Privacy, and Technology Report - Welcome to your monthly rundown of all things cyber, privacy, and technology, where we highlight all the happenings you may have missed....more

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Right To Know - April 2024, Vol. 16

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Cyber, Privacy, and Technology Report - Welcome to your monthly rundown of all things cyber, privacy, and technology, where we highlight all the happenings you may have missed....more

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Comprehensive Data Privacy Legislation Unveiled in Congress

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On April 7, House Energy & Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Senate Commerce Committee Chair Maria Cantwell (D-WA) announced a bipartisan, bicameral draft of comprehensive data privacy legislation,...more

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Highlights from this week’s IAPP Global Privacy Summit

Since 2011, I’ve attended the International Association of Privacy Professionals’ Global Privacy Summit in Washington, D.C. Each year one session gets everyone talking; this year the honor went to “Direct Insights from U.S....more

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No Exceptions for AI: The FTC Hosts a Tech Summit to Discuss the Impacts of AI on Consumers and Competition

On January 25, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) hosted a summit focused on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on consumers and competition in the technology sector. Comprising three panel discussions and...more

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FTC Authorizes use of Compulsory Process in AI Investigations

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On November 21, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) approved in a 3-0 vote a resolution authorizing the use of compulsory process in nonpublic investigations involving products and services that involve or claim to involve...more

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The FTC is Turning the Lights On: Dark Patterns Aren't in the Shadows Anymore

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The continued growth and dominance of e-commerce has ushered in a new frontier for businesses. In response to the progressive evolution from brick-and-mortar marketplaces to the current e-commerce dominant landscape,...more

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[Webinar] Regulators Mount Up! Recent Developments in Government Oversight of Cybersecurity - October 11th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT

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Government agencies at the state and federal levels are increasingly training their sights on the cybersecurity resiliency of companies in an array of industries. The US Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed rules...more

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What to Expect on Privacy with a New Democratic Majority at the FTC

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It has been just over one year since Lina Khan was confirmed by the Senate and designated Federal Trade Commission (FTC) chair by the president. At the outset of her tenure, she had a Democratic majority, which ended in...more

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The Future of Privacy Regulation

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U.S. privacy law is undergoing dramatic change on an accelerating pace. New laws across the country address specific industries, certain kinds of data, and various concerning practices. There is international pressure to...more

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Cybersecurity 2022 – The Year in Preview: Privacy Regulations at the FTC

As we think about what 2022 may hold with regard to privacy and data security regulation by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), we should first look back at some of the developments from last year that set the stage for this...more

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Looking Back at Data Privacy Developments in 2021: Part One – the U.S.

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With the start of a new year, it is the perfect time to reflect on major legal movement with consumer privacy last year both in the U.S. and abroad. Data privacy is a hot issue that will continue to trend as more countries...more

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New Privacy Paradigm Time

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Why don’t our new privacy laws really protect our privacy?  Are we going about this the wrong way? The topic was raised in the recent Capital Forum of state and federal enforcement agencies by FTC Chair Lena Kahn, who...more

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Congressional Resolution Pushes Tech Industry to Develop Self-Regulatory Body to Protect Children from Harmful App Content

Representatives Mike Johnson (R-LA) and Ben McAdams (D-UT) introduced a resolution on November 20 that calls for the tech industry to establish an app rating board to help guide consumer choice and protect children from...more

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Deregulation is the New Buzzword in Washington — Except in the Tech Industry

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The past year has been a volatile one, from trade wars to the government shutdown to a stock market dive. One constant that U.S. businesses have become accustomed to, however, is deregulation across a wide variety of...more

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