On October 21, 2019, the Federal Trade Commission took action against two companies alleged to have engaged in the business of false online reviews and social media influence.
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ICO’s McDougall Warns Adtech Sector that Change Is Needed
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In a speech delivered on July 11, 2019, at the Westminster Media Forum, Simon McDougall, Executive Director for Technology Policy and Innovation for the UK Information Commissioner’s Office, stated that “change is needed” in the adtech sector.…
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ICO Warns of Increased Focus on Adtech
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The UK Information Commissioner’s Office recently published an updated report on adtech, following a Fact Finding Forum held in March 2019 and consultation with industry players. The report focuses on whether and how organizations in the adtech sector can comply with the GDPR and the UK’s implementation of the e-Privacy Directive.…
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CNIL Publishes Action Plan Regarding Online Targeted Advertising
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On June 28, 2019, the French data protection authority published its action plan for 2019-2020 to specify the rules applicable to online targeted advertising and to support businesses in their compliance efforts.…
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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 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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Senators Ask FTC to Investigate Smart TV Manufacturers
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On July 12, 2018, two U.S. Senators sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission asking it to investigate the privacy policies and practices of smart TV manufacturers. The Senators cite the history of unique privacy concerns raised by companies tracking information about the content viewers watch on TV.…
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Massachusetts AG Settles Geofencing Case
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On April 4, 2017, the Massachusetts Attorney General’s office announced a settlement with Copley Advertising LLC in a case involving geofencing. …
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FTC Announces Settlement Regarding Collecting Consumer TV Viewing Data
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On February 6, 2017, the FTC announced that it has agreed to settle charges that VIZIO, Inc., installed software on about 11 million consumer televisions to collect viewing data without consumers’ knowledge or consent. The stipulated federal court order requires VIZIO to pay 2.2 million dollars to the FTC and New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs. …
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