Most businesses are already familiar with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”) and the various requirements to protect the fairness, accuracy, and privacy of consumer credit information. However, a recent FTC enforcement action against the … [Read more] about The FTC Expands its FCRA Enforcement Activity In Action Against Retailer
California AG Publishes Final CCPA Regulations, Seeks Possible July 1 Effective Date
Since the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) entered into force on January 1, 2020, many companies have been closely following the development of CCPA Regulations by the California Attorney General’s Office (AG’s Office). The AG’s Office … [Read more] about California AG Publishes Final CCPA Regulations, Seeks Possible July 1 Effective Date
Marking GDPR Anniversary, Peter Swire Warns About EU-US Data Transfer Challenges
On May 25, the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ended its second full year in effect. To mark the occasion, the International Association of Privacy Professionals collected expert perspectives on the impact and future of the GDPR, … [Read more] about Marking GDPR Anniversary, Peter Swire Warns About EU-US Data Transfer Challenges
Proposed Federal Privacy Legislation Tackles COVID-19 Data
Data collection and analysis is becoming a key weapon in the fight against COVID-19 both here in the United States and around the globe. But as governments and tech companies roll out a variety of applications and contact tracing tools, legislators … [Read more] about Proposed Federal Privacy Legislation Tackles COVID-19 Data
European Data Protection Board Clarifies Guidelines on Consent to Address ‘Cookie Walls’ and ‘Scroll-to-Accept’ Practices
On May 4, 2020, the European Data Protection Board (‘EDPB’) adopted updated guidelines on the meaning of ‘consent’ under the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (‘GDPR’). The two key changes clarify that: Websites and other services may … [Read more] about European Data Protection Board Clarifies Guidelines on Consent to Address ‘Cookie Walls’ and ‘Scroll-to-Accept’ Practices