Category Archives: Data Privacy & Information Security

Safeway to Pay $9.87 Million Settlement Over Alleged Privacy and Environmental Violations

On December 31, 2014, the second-largest U.S. grocery chain, Safeway, was ordered to pay a $9.87 million penalty as a part of a settlement with California prosecutors related to the improper dumping of hazardous waste, and the improper disposal of confidential pharmacy records containing protected health information in violation of California’s Confidentiality of Medical Information…
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Christian Jensen Interviewed By NJ Tech Weekly

Startup companies and entrepreneurs love to innovate. A good lawyer can help startups push the envelope while avoiding rookie mistakes. While all resources are given a premium with a burgeoning company, NJ Tech Weekly polled some of New Jersey’s top professionals – including OlenderFeldman LLP partner Christian Jensen — for their thoughts on the one…
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OlenderFeldman Interviewed By Fox News Regarding Cellphone Privacy

Cellphone companies are now using “perma-cookies” to track mobile browsing despite consumer’s do not track” requests, which permits advertisers to identify users for targeted behavioral advertising and has concerning implications for users’ privacy. OlenderFeldman Privacy Lawyer Aaron Messing Interviewed By Fox News was interviewed by Fox News regarding how cellphone companies are using various methods to track…
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Just the “FAQS” on the “Opportunity to Compete” Act

Effective March 1, 2015, many New Jersey employers will be prohibited from making inquiries into an applicant’s criminal record on employment applications. The following is a brief list of Frequently Asked Questions concerning the new Opportunity to Compete or “Ban the Box” law. 1. Does the law apply to all New Jersey employers? No. The…
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