The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office has fined Vote Leave Limited (the UK’s official Brexit campaign) £40,000 for sending almost 200,000 unsolicited texts promoting the aims of the campaign.
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FTC Votes to Retain CAN-SPAM Rule Following Review
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On February 12, 2019, the Federal Trade Commission announced the completion of the first regulatory review of the CAN-SPAM Rule, voting to retain the CAN-SPAM Rule with no modifications.…
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Austrian DPA Issues Decision on Validity of Cookie Consent Solution
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On November 30, 2018, the Austrian Data Protection Authority published a decision in response to a complaint received from an individual regarding the cookie consent options offered on an Austrian newspaper’s website.…
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CNIL Publishes Guidance on Data Sharing with Business Partners or Data Brokers
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On December 28, 2018, the French Data Protection Authority (the “CNIL”) published guidance regarding the conditions to be met by organizations in order to lawfully share personal data with business partners or other third parties, such as data brokers. The guidance focused, in particular, on such a scenario in the context of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”). The CNIL guidance sets forth the 5 following conditions:…
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Privacy Advocacy Organization Files GDPR Complaints Against Data Brokers
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On November 8, 2018, Privacy International, a non-profit organization “dedicated to defending the right to privacy around the world,” filed complaints under the GDPR against two consumer marketing data brokers, Acxiom and Oracle. …
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CNIL Details Rules on Audience and Traffic Measuring in Publicly Accessible Areas
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On October 17, 2018, the French data protection authority published a press release, detailing the rules applicable to devices that collect personal data from users’ mobile phones (media access control address) for the purposes of measuring the advertising audience and traffic in shopping malls and other public areas.…
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Irish Data Protection Bill in Final Committee Stage Before the Irish Legislature
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On May 16, 2018, the Irish Data Protection Bill 2018 entered the final committee stage in the lower house and principal chamber of the Irish legislature. The Bill was passed by the upper house of the legislature at the end of March 2018.…
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Facing Privacy Suits About Facial Recognition: BIPA Cases Move Forward as More States Consider Passing Biometric Data Laws
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Recent judicial interpretations of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act, 740 ILCS 14, present potential litigation risks for retailers who employ biometric-capture technology, such as facial recognition, retina scan or fingerprint software. In a recent client alert, we discuss biometric privacy laws and recent case studies.…
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Federal Court Imposes Record Fine on TV Provider for Do Not Call Violations
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On June 5, 2017, an Illinois federal court ordered satellite television provider Dish Network to pay a record 280 million dollars in civil penalties for violations of the FTC’s Telemarketing Sales Rule, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act and state law.…
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FTC Announces Settlement Regarding Targeted Digital Advertising
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On December 20, 2016, the FTC announced that it has agreed to settle charges that Turn Inc., a company that enables commercial brands and ad agencies to target digital advertising to consumers, tracked consumers online even after consumers took steps to opt out of tracking. …
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