On November 21, 2023, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office issued a statement explaining that it has recently written to companies operating some of the UK’s most visited websites regarding their compliance with data protection laws when using cookies.
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FTC to Send Nearly $100 Million in Refunds in Vonage Settlement
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On October 30, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission announced that it is sending nearly $100 million in refunds to consumers who were harmed as a result of internet phone service provider Vonage’s alleged use of dark patterns and other obstacles that made it difficult for users to cancel their service.
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Ohio Governor Signs Social Media Parental Notification Act
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On July 5, 2023, Ohio Governor, Mike DeWine, signed into law House Bill 33, which includes the Social Media Parental Notification Act.
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DAA Launches the CMP Complement
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On February 14, 2023, the Digital Advertising Alliance announced the creation of the CMP Complement, billed as a uniform approach for brands and publishers to offer privacy controls on sites and apps through Consent Management Platforms and the AdChoices program. …
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$100M FTC Enforcement Action Against Internet Phone Service Provider for Dark Patterns
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On November 3, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission announced a proposed order to settle an action against an internet phone service provider, Vonage, that would require Vonage to pay $100 million in refunds to customers harmed by its practices, which the FTC alleged included “dark patterns” that made it difficult for customers to cancel their service. …
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FTC Takes Action Against Drizly and its CEO for Alleged Security Failures that Exposed Data of 2.5 Million Consumers
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On October 24, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission announced a proposed consent order with Drizly, an online alcohol ordering and delivery service, and the company’s CEO, for the company’s alleged failure to maintain appropriate security safeguards that led to a data breach that affected 2.5 million consumers’ personal information. …
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CIPL Publishes Ten Recommendations for Regulating AI in Brazil
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On October 4, 2022, the Centre for Information Policy Leadership at Hunton Andrews Kurth published a white paper outlining 10 key recommendations for regulating artificial intelligence in Brazil. …
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FTC Announces Agenda for “Protecting Kids from Stealth Advertising in Digital Media” Event
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On September 21, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission announced the agenda for its “Protecting Kids from Stealth Advertising in Digital Media” virtual event to be held on October 19, 2022.
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California Enacts the California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act
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On September 15, 2022, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law the California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act. The Act, which takes effect July 1, 2024, places new legal obligations on companies with respect to online products and services that are likely to be accessed by children under the age of 18.
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New California Legislation Adds to Existing Smart Device Labeling Requirements
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On September 6, 2022, the California legislature presented Assembly Bill 2392 to Governor Gavin Newsom. AB-2392, which has not yet been signed by Governor Newsom, would allow Internet-connected device manufacturers to satisfy existing device labeling requirements by complying with National Institute of Standards and Technology standards for consumer Internet of Things products.
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