On September 14, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission issued a press release announcing the publication of a staff paper about blurred advertising.
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FTC Announces Proposed Order Against Experian for CAN-SPAM Violations
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On August 14, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission announced a proposed order against Experian Consumer Services for failure to comply with the federal CAN-SPAM Act.
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Norwegian DPA Adopts Measures Regarding Meta’s Behavioral Advertising Activities
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On July 14, 2023, the Norwegian Data Protection Authority ordered Meta Platforms Ireland Limited and Facebook Norway AS to temporarily cease the processing of personal data of data subjects in Norway for the purpose of targeting ads on the basis of “observed behavior” when relying on the contractual necessity legal basis or the legitimate interests legal basis of the GDPR. …
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Texas Passes Bill Requiring Digital Service Providers to Get Parental Consent for Create Minors’ Accounts
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On June 13, 2023, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed H.B. 18, or the Securing Children Online through Parental Empowerment (“SCOPE”) Act that would require digital service providers to get parental consent to create an account with minors younger than 18 years of age. …
Texas Passes Bill Imposes Obligations on Digital Service Providers to Protect Minors
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On June 13, 2023, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed H.B. 18, or the Securing Children Online through Parental Empowerment (“SCOPE”) Act that would impose obligations on digital service providers to protect minors.…
UK Tribunal Rules on Direct Marketing ICO Case Against Experian
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On February 20, 2023, in the case of Experian Limited v The Information Commissioner, the First-Tier Tribunal in the UK ruled on the ICO’s action to require Experian to change how it processes personal data for direct marketing purposes.
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UK ICO Publishes New Direct Marketing Guidance and Checklists
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The UK Information Commissioner’s Office recently published a package of detailed guidance and checklists for direct marketing activities.
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House Energy and Commerce Leaders Demand Information from Various Toy Manufacturers
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On October 26, 2022, House Energy and Commerce Committee and Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee leaders sent letters to several toy manufacturers, including Bandai Namco, Hasbro, Mattel, MGA Entertainment, LEGO Group and the Toy Association, asking how they plan to protect children and their information from BigTech companies like TikTok and YouTube.
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New York Legislature Considers New York Child Data Privacy and Protection Act
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On September 23, 2022, New York State Senator Andrew Gounardes introduced S9563, also known as the “New York Child Data Privacy and Protection Act.” …
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IAB Releases for Public Comment Proposed Contractual Framework and U.S. State Signals Specifications for Compliance with Five States’ Privacy Laws
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On October 13, 2022, the Interactive Advertising Bureau released for public comment an updated version of its contractual framework and new U.S. State Signals specifications to help the digital advertising industry comply with the comprehensive state privacy laws of California, Virginia, Colorado, Utah and Connecticut.
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