On December 19, 2018, the European Commission issued a press release regarding the publication of the Commission’s second annual review of the functioning of the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield.
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Federal Trade Commission
Lisa Sotto, Head of Hunton’s Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice, Kicks Off FTC Data Security Panel
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In connection with its hearings on data security, the Federal Trade Commission hosted a December 12 panel discussion on “The U.S. Approach to Consumer Data Security,” which featured private practitioner Lisa Sotto from Hunton Andrews Kurth.…
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AOL Successor Agrees to Pay $4.95 Million in COPPA Enforcement Action
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On December 4, 2018, the New York Attorney General announced that Oath Inc. agreed to pay New York a $4.95 million civil penalty following allegations that it had violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act. This is the largest-ever COPPA penalty.…
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FTC Seeks Public Comment on Identity Theft Rules
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On December 4, 2018, the Federal Trade Commission published a notice in the Federal Register indicating that it is seeking public comment on whether any amendments should be made to the FTC’s Identity Theft Red Flags Rule and the duties of card issuers regarding changes of address.…
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FTC’s Upcoming Hearing Will Address U.S. Approach to Data Security
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The FTC published the agenda for the ninth session of its Hearings on Competition and Consumer Protection in the 21st Century, which will focus on data security.…
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Draft Bill Imposes Steep Penalties, Expands FTC’s Authority to Regulate Privacy
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On November 1, 2018, Senator Ron Wyden released a draft bill, the Consumer Data Protection Act, that seeks to “empower consumers to control their personal information.” The draft bill imposes heavy penalties on organizations and their executives, and for certain thresholds would require senior company executives to file annual data reports with the Federal Trade Commission. …
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FTC Releases Staff Perspective on Informational Injuries
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On October 19, 2018, the FTC announced that it released the Staff Perspective on the Informational Injury Workshop, which summarized the outcomes of a workshop it hosted on December 12, 2017 to discuss and better understand “informational injuries.” …
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Vizio Agrees to $17M Settlement to Resolve Smart TV Class Action Suit
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Vizio, Inc., a California-based company best known for its internet-connected televisions, agreed to a $17 million settlement that, if approved, will resolve multiple proposed consumer class actions consolidated in California federal court. The suits’ claims, which are limited to the period between February 1, 2014 and February 6, 2017, involve data-tracking software Vizio installed on its smart TVs.…
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Four Companies Settle FTC Allegations Regarding False EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Certifications
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On September 27, 2018, the Federal Trade Commission announced a settlement agreement with four companies – IDmission, LLC, mResource LLC, SmartStart Employment Screening, Inc., and VenPath, Inc. – over allegations that each company had falsely claimed to have valid certifications under the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield framework.…
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NTIA Seeks Public Comment on Approach to Consumer Privacy with an Eye Toward Building Better Privacy Protections
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On September 26, 2018, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (“NTIA”) announced that it is seeking public comments on a proposed approach to advancing consumer privacy. …
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