On March 29 and March 30, 2022, the California Privacy Protection Agency held via video conference two public pre-rulemaking informational sessions regarding the California Privacy Rights Act. The CPPA also recently announced additional meetings with stakeholders via teleconference beginning May 4, 2022.
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Attorneys General Launch Investigation into TikTok’s Effects on Children
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On March 2, 2022, eight states announced a bipartisan, nationwide investigation into whether TikTok operates in a way that causes or exacerbates harm to the physical and mental health of children, teens and young adults. …
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Texas Attorney General Investigates TikTok for Potential Child Privacy Violations and Facilitation of Human Trafficking
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On February 18, 2022, the Texas Attorney General’s Office announced it was investigating TikTok for alleged child privacy violations and facilitation of human trafficking on its platform.
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Fitness App Agrees to Pay $56 Million to Settle Class Action Alleging Dark Pattern Practices
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On February 14, 2022, Noom Inc., a popular weight loss and fitness app, agreed to pay $56 million, and provide an additional $6 million in subscription credits to settle a putative class action in New York federal court.
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Texas AG Sues Meta Over Collection and Use of Biometric Data
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On February 14, 2022, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton brought suit against Meta over the company’s collection and use of biometric data. The suit alleges that Meta collected and used Texans’ facial geometry data in violation of the Texas Capture or Use of Biometric Identifier Act and the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act. …
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Attorneys General to Increase Enforcement Efforts on “Dark Patterns”
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On January 24, 2022, a group of state attorneys general announced their commitment to ramp up enforcement work on “dark patterns” that are used to ascertain consumers’ location data.
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Colorado AG Publishes Guidance on Data Security Practices and Announces Upcoming Rulemaking Under the Colorado Privacy Act
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On January 28, 2022, in celebration of Data Privacy Day, the Colorado Attorney General’s Office issued prepared remarks from Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser and published guidance on data security best practices, including discussing his office’s plans for implementing the Colorado Privacy Act.
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California AG Issues CCPA Non-Compliance Notices to Businesses Operating Loyalty Programs
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On January 28, 2022, California Attorney General Rob Bonta published a statement regarding recent investigations conducted by his Office with respect to businesses operating loyalty programs and their compliance with the CCPA’s financial incentive requirements.
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New York Attorney General Announces 1.1 Million Accounts Compromised in Credential Stuffing Attacks
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The New York Office of the Attorney General recently announced the results of an investigation into “credential stuffing,” which uncovered 1.1 million compromised accounts from cyberattacks on 17 well-known companies. The announcement included a “Business Guide for Credential Stuffing Attacks,” detailing the attacks and providing tips for businesses to protect themselves.
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New Mexico Attorney General Files COPPA Suit Against Game Developer
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On August 25, 2021, New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas sued Rovio Entertainment, the developer of the popular Angry Birds mobile app games, alleging that the Company violated the federal Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act by knowingly collecting data from players under age 13 and sharing it with advertisers.
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