On March 16, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission announced it issued orders to eight social media and video streaming platforms seeking Special Reports on how the platforms review and monitor commercial advertising to detect, prevent and reduce deceptive advertisements, including those related to fraudulent healthcare products, financial scams and the sale of fake goods.
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Colorado Finalizes Rules Implementing the Colorado Privacy Act
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On March 15, 2023, the Colorado Attorney General’s Office finalized rules implementing the Colorado Privacy Act. …
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Iowa House and Senate Unanimously Vote to Approve Comprehensive Privacy Legislation
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On March 6 and 15, 2023, both chambers of the Iowa Legislature unanimously voted to approve Senate File 262, which could make Iowa the sixth U.S. state to enact comprehensive privacy legislation.
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Utah Legislature Passes Bills Restricting Social Media Accounts for Minors
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On March 1-3, 2023, the Utah legislature passed a series of bills, SB 152 and HB 311, regarding social media usage for minors.
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CPPA Board Discusses Agency’s Top Priorities and the Status of CPRA Rulemaking Process
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On March 3, 2023, the California Privacy Protection Agency Board held a public meeting regarding the Agency’s priorities, budget, the status of the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020 rulemaking process, and the activities of the CPPA subcommittees.
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FTC Announces Proposed Order against BetterHelp for Disclosing Sensitive Mental Health Information to Third Parties for Targeted Advertising Purposes
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On March 2, 2023, the FTC announced a proposed order against BetterHelp, Inc., an online mental health counseling service, for sharing consumer data, including sensitive mental health information, with third parties for targeted advertising and other purposes. …
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House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee Holds Hearing on U.S. Privacy Law
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On March 1, 2023, the U.S. House of Representatives Innovation, Data and Commerce Subcommittee of the Energy and Commerce Committee held a hearing to restart the discussion on comprehensive federal privacy legislation. …
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White House Releases National Cybersecurity Strategy
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On March 2, 2023, the Biden-Harris Administration announced the release of the National Cybersecurity Strategy.
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Revised Colorado Privacy Act Rules Adopted for Review by Colorado AG
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On February 28, 2023, the Colorado Office of the Attorney General announced that revised draft Colorado Privacy Act rules were adopted for review by the Colorado Attorney General prior to finalization and publication in the Colorado Register. …
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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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