Directive 2002/58 on Privacy and Electronic Communications, otherwise known as E-Privacy Directive, is an European Union directive on data protection and privacy in the digital age, which has been recently updated to require informed consent for non-essential cookies. Many of our clients transact business internationally and have websites that target European users. The European Union’s…
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Choosing the Right Attorney for your Business
We often receive questions about how to choose an attorney or law firm that is suitable for your particular issue or business. Here are some considerations to keep in mind. There are a number of consideration that go into vetting an appropriate attorney. The first, and arguably most important, is ensuring that your attorney understands…
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FTC Proposes Revisions for COPPA
The Federal Trade Commission has proposed revisions that will bring the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act in line with 21st century technology, largely targeting social networks and online advertisers. By Alice Cheng Based on comments solicited last year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has posted proposed revisions to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).…
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Lawmakers Seek Data Broker Information Practices
Several House lawmakers have sent letters to nine major data broker firms, seeking transparency on data practices. By Alice Cheng Last week, eight House members, including Congressional Bi-Partisan Privacy Caucus chairmen Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and Joe Barton (R-Tex.), sent letters to nine major data broker firms, asking for information on how they collect, assemble, maintain,…
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