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Daniel M. Goldberg is Chair of the Data Strategy, Privacy & Security Group. With extensive experience and a practical approach, he is consistency recognized as a leading authority in data law.
Daniel focuses on all types of matters involving data, including as follows:
Privacy, Security & AI Compliance
Daniel advises on privacy, security, and AI obligations related to consumer, business, and HR datasets, including under the FTC Act, comprehensive state privacy laws, sectoral laws, industry standards, and more. He assists with data governance and risk management, working closely with C-suite, legal, marketing, IT, and other stakeholders to evaluate data flows, assess and mitigate risks in products and features, and harmonize policies and procedures across jurisdictions and platforms. His work often involves analysis of high risk activities and management of sensitive datasets, including precise location data, children’s data, and health data. He has a deep understanding of advertising technology and evaluates SDK and other tracking technologies for compliance with platform requirements like Apple’s App Tracking Transparency (ATT) and privacy manifests. Daniel also advises on AI-related risks, such as algorithmic disgorgement, ethical data use, facial detection/recognition, and automated decision-making.
Interpretation & Enforcement
Daniel not only reads data laws, he helps shape their application. He has significant experience defending companies in data-related inquiries and regulatory enforcement actions, including leading response and settlement negotiations in one of the first public actions under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). He continues to manage inquiries and actions, including those that remain confidential.
Data Monetization & Strategic Use
Daniel helps companies lawfully unlock the value of their data assets, including through data licensing, API access, insights and benchmarks, third-party data marketplaces, targeted advertising, segment building, and training models. He advises on legal standards for de-identification and anonymization. Daniel structures and negotiates clean room agreements, identity resolution agreements, and media insertion orders. He also counsels on and negotiates data access and use agreements for developing and training Large Language Models (LLMs) and other AI technologies, including for major AI developers.
Technology Transactions
Daniel structures and negotiates a wide range of agreements involving data, including SaaS agreements, data storage agreements, data processing agreements, data transfer addendums, enterprise AI agreements, and more.
Leadership
Daniel is well-connected in the privacy community, having held leadership roles at IAPP, IAB, IAA, and other organizations. He frequently is quoted in the media and invited to speak on data issues. He has authored hundreds of articles on privacy law, and led efforts to publish the first-ever global guide on the impact of privacy laws on marketing and advertising by the Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA). For his latest legal insights, please visit the Firm’s Technology Law Updates blog.
Daniel is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) and an Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional (AIGP). He is admitted to practice law in California.
awards & recognition
Chambers Global - Band 4 in Privacy & Data Security (2023-2024)
Chambers Global – “Up and Coming” in Privacy & Data Security (2020-2022)
Chambers USA – Band 1 in Privacy & Data Security: AdTech (2024)
Chambers USA – Band 4 in Privacy & Data Security (2022-2023)
Chambers USA – “Up and Coming” in Privacy & Data Security (2020-2021)
Law360 – “Top Attorneys Under 40” in Cybersecurity & Privacy (2020)
Los Angeles Times - "Legal Visionary" in Cybersecurity (2023)
The Legal 500 – Cyber Law (including Data Privacy and Data Protection) (2019-2021, 2023-2024)
Super Lawyers – “Rising Star” for Southern California (2020-2024)
education
University of Southern California School of Law (J.D., Merit Scholar)
University of California Los Angeles (B.A., cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa)
Upcoming Speaking Engagements
US Privacy and AI Compliance Enforcement Trends
Daniel M. Goldberg is a moderator for a roundtable on US privacy and AI compliance enforcement trends during the 6th Silicon Hills Conference in Austin, TX, hosted by the International Bar Association.
February 12 2025
Past Speaking Engagements
Ad Tech Privacy Year in Review
Daniel M. Goldberg is a panelist for the session, "Ad Tech Privacy Year in Review" during a webinar hosted by the California Lawyers Association. Details here.
November 26 2024
IAB State Privacy Law Summit 2024
Rick Borden is a panelist for the session, "Understanding the Data Broker Regulatory Landscape: Compliance Strategies for Data Brokers Regulatory Requirements under Evolving Privacy Laws," Caren Decter is a panelist for the session, "New Trends in Pixel Litigation: Unpacking the Recent Wave of CIPA and State Wiretapping Claims," and Daniel M. Goldberg is a panelist for the session, "Insights into State Privacy Law Enforcement Trends and Effective Compliance Strategies" during IAB's 2024 State Privacy Law Summit held at our NYC office. Details here.
November 19 2024
FPF Meeting: Coping With the States - Ongoing Saga
Daniel M. Goldberg is co-facilitating the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) virtual Privacy Executives Network call, addressing the topic "Coping with the States - Ongoing Saga."
July 31 2024
Navigating the Legal Landscape of AI in Digital Entertainment
Daniel M. Goldberg and Jeremy S. Goldman are speakers for the session, "Navigating the Legal Landscape of AI in Digital Entertainment" during Digital Entertainment Group's EnTech Summer Symposium. Details here.
July 30 2024
Fair Use or Abuse? Gen-AI-LLMs and Your Content Confirmation
Daniel M. Goldberg is a panelist for the session, "Fair Use or Abuse? Gen-AI-LLMs and Your Content Confirmation" during a webinar hosted by TVOT CONNECT. Details here.
July 11 2024
Frankfurt Kurnit’s 2nd Annual Tech Law Summit
Please join us for Frankfurt Kurnit's second annual Tech Law Summit at our offices in downtown Manhattan on Thursday, May 2, 2024. The event will be held in person only, and space is limited. Read more.
May 2 2024
Keeping Track of Ad Trackers and Pixels: How to Implement Digital Tracking Governance and Ensure Compliance
Daniel M. Goldberg is a panelist for the session, "Keeping Track of Ad Trackers and Pixels: How to Implement Digital Tracking Governance and Ensure Compliance" during a Privado AI webinar. Details here.
April 18 2024
Navigating the Net - Legal Insights into Trackers, Terms, and Arbitration
Caren Decter, Daniel M. Goldberg, and Hannah Taylor are panelists during the webinar, "Navigating the Net: Legal Insights into Trackers, Terms, and Arbitration" hosted by TechGC. Details here.
April 16 2024
AI Governance in 2024 - A Master Class for Privacy Professionals
Daniel M. Goldberg co-presents, "AI Governance in 2024 - A Master Class for Privacy Professionals" during IAPP's 2024 Global Privacy Summit in Washington, D.C. Details here.
April 3 2024
AdTech Technology Demystified
Daniel M. Goldberg is a speaker during the session, "AdTech Technology Demystified" during IAPP's 2024 Global Privacy Summit in Washington, D.C. Details here.
April 2 2024
State Privacy Compliance: Unpacking the Compliance and Enforcement Landscape
Daniel M. Goldberg is a panelist for the session, "State Privacy Compliance: Unpacking the Compliance and Enforcement Landscape" during IAB's 2024 Public Policy & Legal Summit in Washington, D.C.
April 2 2024
Privacy & Data
Daniel M. Goldberg moderates the "Privacy & Data" panel at Frankfurt Kurnit's How to Play the Game CLE program during the 2024 Game Developer's Conference.
March 19 2024
California Lawyers Association’s 2024 Privacy Law Summit
Daniel M. Goldberg is a speaker during the session, "AdTech Year in Review and What’s Around the Bend" at the California Lawyers Association's 2024 Privacy Law Summit. Details here.
February 8 2024
Third Party SDKs: An Overview and Practical Steps to Reduce Risk
Daniel M. Goldberg presents, "Third Party SDKs: An Overview and Practical Steps to Reduce Risk" during a webinar hosted by the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB). Watch the recording here.
November 30 2023
2023 ANA Masters of Advertising Law Conference
Hannah Taylor and Daniel M. Goldberg present, “Top Ten Technology Issues for Advertising Lawyers” during a breakout session at the 2023 ANA Masters of Advertising Law Conference.
November 16 2023
Investigating Third-Party SDKs – An Overview and Practical Steps to Reduce Risk
Rick Borden and Daniel M. Goldberg present, “Investigating Third-Party SDKs – An Overview and Practical Steps to Reduce Risk” at the Privacy+Security Forum’s Fall Academy. Read more.
November 10 2023
Effective AI Governance in 2023 and Beyond
Daniel M. Goldberg conducts a virtual AMA (“ask me anything:”) with Transcend’s CEO & Co-founder Ben Brook on, “Effective AI Governance in 2023 and Beyond.” Register here.
October 11 2023
Programmatic I/O
Daniel M. Goldberg speaks on "Health Data and Location Tracking: What You Need to Know And Why You Need to Care" at AdExchanger’s Programmatic I/O conference in New York City. More information here.
September 27 2023
Generative AI Governance 101
Daniel M. Goldberg is a panelist during the webinar, “Generative AI Governance 101 – A Masterclass for Privacy Pros” hosted by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). Read more.
August 24 2023
Mid-Year Ad Tech Review – Practical Considerations for Privacy Lawyers
Daniel M. Goldberg presents, “Mid-Year Ad Tech Review – Practical Considerations for Privacy Lawyers” during a webinar for the California Lawyers Association. Read more.
July 27 2023
LACBA: Video Game Symposium
Daniel M. Goldberg presents, “The California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act: What is it and Why Does it Matter?” during the Los Angeles County Bar Association’s Video Game Symposium. Details here.
June 9 2023
VGBA Summit 2023
Daniel M. Goldberg and Emma C. Smizer are speakers during the workshop, "Around the California Privacy World in 30 Min" at the Video Game Bar Association Summit in Los Angeles. Read more.
May 23 2023
TechGC: Fullstack GC Conference
Daniel M. Goldberg co-leads the session, "Privacy: How to Harmonize Privacy Compliance in 2023" during TechGC's 8th Annual Fullstack GC Conference in San Francisco. Details here.
May 19 2023
Frankfurt Kurnit’s Tech Law Summit
Please join us for Frankfurt Kurnit's inaugural Tech Law Summit at our offices in downtown Manhattan on Thursday, May 4, 2023. The event will be held in person only, and space is limited. Read more.
May 4 2023
5 New CPRA Obligations for 2023
Daniel M. Goldberg and Transcend CEO, Ben Brook present, “5 New CPRA Obligations for 2023.” Read more.
April 20 2023
Navigating the State Privacy Compliance Landscape for Advertisers and their Agencies
Daniel M. Goldberg presents, “Navigating the State Privacy Compliance Landscape for Advertisers and their Agencies” during the IAB Public Policy & Legal Summit. Read more.
April 3 2023
Privacy and Children’s Issues
Daniel M. Goldberg moderates the “Privacy and Children’s Issues” panel during Frankfurt Kurnit’s The Legal Side of Video Games event in San Francisco.
March 23 2023
IAA: Privacy Principals for the Advertising Industry
Daniel M. Goldberg is a speaker during the webinar, “Privacy Principals for the Advertising Industry” hosted by the International Advertising Association.
March 14 2023
DeputyGC National Summit
Daniel M. Goldberg co-leads the discussion, “Current Developments & Latest Trends in Privacy” at TechGC’s DeputyGC National Summit.
March 1 2023
2023 Inaugural Annual Privacy Summit
Daniel M. Goldberg presents, “AdTech for Privacy Lawyers” during the California Lawyers Association’s Inaugural Annual Privacy Summit.
February 10 2023
IBA 5th Silicon Beach Conference: From Start-Up to Exit
Daniel M. Goldberg and Zach Lewis co-moderate a panel on NFTs and the metaverse, incorporating privacy components at the International Bar Association’s Silicon Beach conference.
January 23 2023
2022 TechGC Global Summit
Daniel M. Goldberg co-leads the discussion, "Privacy: How to Harmonize Privacy Compliance with Changes Coming in 2023" at the TechGC Global Summit, an invitation only event for TechGC Members.
November 3 2022
Videogames and Children - An Overview of New Developments
Gregory Boyd, Daniel M. Goldberg, and the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) present a webinar covering a number of vital children’s issues to help you anticipate and adapt to a changing legal environment. Read more.
September 29 2022
NFT Compliance Part 2: Privacy Issues to Consider Before Your Drop
Daniel M. Goldberg and Zach Lewis present, "NFT Compliance Part 2: Privacy Issues to Consider Before Your Drop" during a webinar hosted by the California Lawyers Association. Read more.
August 18 2022
GALA Webinar: Keeping Children Safe Online
Daniel M. Goldberg and S. Gregory Boyd present, “Keeping Children Safe Online: What We Can Learn From the Games Industry” during a webinar hosted by the Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA). Read more.
July 26 2022
The IAB Public Policy and Legal Summit 2022
Daniel M. Goldberg presents, “Platform Advertising in a Shifting Multi-Jurisdiction Legal Environment” during the IAB Public Policy and Legal Summit. Read more.
June 8 2022
The Canadian Institute Advertising & Marketing Law Conference: What Advertisers and Their Counsel Need to Know about Privacy Laws
Daniel M. Goldberg presents, “What Advertisers and Their Counsel Need to Know about Privacy Laws" during the Canadian Institute Advertising & Marketing Law Conference.
January 17 2022
IAB Public Policy & Legal Summit 2021
Daniel M. Goldberg moderates the session, “Preparing for New State Privacy Laws in 2023: CPRA, VCDPA, and CPA” during IAB’s virtual Public Policy & Legal Summit.
November 16 2021
2021 ANA/BAA Marketing Law Conference
Brian G. Murphy and Daniel M. Goldberg present, "The Advertising Lawyer and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good Very Bad Year" at the ANA/BAA Marketing Law Conference in San Diego.
November 16 2021
Virtual Privacy + Security Forum Fall Academy 2021
Daniel M. Goldberg presents, “Privacy Law and Emerging Advertising Technology” during the Virtual Privacy + Security Forum Fall Academy.
September 30 2021
Frankfurt Kurnit’s Virtual Sixth Annual Advertising Law Summit
We fill your screen with thought leaders from the FTC, NAD, SAG-AFTRA and our own ranks to tackle the most challenging legal and business issues facing advertisers today. Read more.
June 24 2021
MLRC: The State of AdTech
Daniel M. Goldberg presents, "The State of AdTech" during the Media Law Resource Center's Data Privacy & Security Committee Meeting.
June 23 2021
Clubhouse Series: Welcome to the Future! Legal Issues with Using Clubhouse
Join Hannah Taylor (@hannahetaylor) and Daniel M. Goldberg (@dangold8) on the Clubhouse app for a discussion on legal issues with using the app. They'll chat about the platform’s terms, as well as issues for companies to consider as they begin to explore using the platform for advertising. To participate, join Hannah’s room, The Laws of Advertising, on February 25th at 2pm EST.
February 25 2021
IAA Privacy Download with Mediaspace
Daniel M. Goldberg discusses the California Privacy Rights Act in the first edition of the IAA Privacy Download series. The International Advertising Association (IAA) and mediaspace.global launched the Privacy Download series which will share knowledge on the hottest topics in privacy law, translating complex legal issues into easy-to-understand, actionable insights for practitioners in the marketing, media and digital space globally.
December 9 2020
Devcom Digital Conference 2020
Daniel M. Goldberg presents “Privacy in Video Games – An Update for Today” during the Devcom Digital conference.
August 28 2020
GALA & IAA’s Global Privacy Laws Book Launch Virtual Event
Daniel Goldberg presents “How to Intimately Engage with Consumers While Respecting Their Privacy in a Post-COVID world” during the panel discussion portion of GALA & IAA's Global Privacy Laws book launch virtual event.
July 8 2020
Now I Know My SDKs: Legal Considerations for Use of Tracking Tech for Analytics & Advertising
Join Frankfurt Kurnit for a live webinar to explore privacy and advertising considerations around the use of Software Development Kits (SDKs) and related tracking technologies in your apps. Read more.
May 28 2020
Zoom as a Case Study – Privacy and Security in the Digital World During Social Distancing
Join Frankfurt Kurnit’s Privacy & Data Security Group for a live virtual roundtable webinar on Webex to explore the rapidly evolving privacy and data security questions surrounding the meteoric rise of Zoom, the most popular video conferencing application in the COVID-19 era of social distancing. Read more.
April 14 2020
MAC Level Up 20
Daniel Goldberg presents "Data Privacy and Digital Identity: The Legal Impact of New Privacy Law on the Payments Ecosystem" at the MAC Level Up 20 conference in Las Vegas.
March 3 2020
Law Seminars International: Current Issues for IP & Technology Licensing
Daniel Goldberg presents "Licenses for Cloud Computing" at the Law Seminars International conference on current issues for IP and Technology Licensing in Seattle.
October 24 2019
Social Media Week NYC
Hannah Taylor and Daniel Goldberg present “Keeping up with the FTC: The Future of Influencer Marketing and the Related Developing Laws” at Social Media Week NYC.
May 2 2019
ELFA Legal Forum
Daniel Goldberg speaks on the privacy breakout panel at the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s Legal Forum in San Diego.
April 29 2019
ESRB: 8 Privacy and Advertising Tips for The Games Industry in 2019
Gregory Boyd and Daniel Goldberg once again present to Entertainment Software Rating Board members on the most relevant privacy issues involving video games and online advertising. The presentation is scheduled to coincide with the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco.
March 21 2019
SXSW 2019
Hannah Taylor and Daniel Goldberg present “Chatbots & AI: Business, Legal & Ethical Concerns” at SXSW in Austin, TX. More information here.
March 13 2019
CARU West Coast Conference 2019
Daniel Goldberg moderates “What Happened in the Oath Action and What it Means for Ad Buyers” at the Children’s Advertising Review Unit conference at the Ritz Carlton in Marina Del Rey.
March 6 2019
IAPP’s Privacy Security Risk Conference in Austin
Hannah Taylor moderates and Daniel Goldberg participates on a panel “Branded Chatbots: Privacy, Advertising, and Ethical Risks” at the International Association of Privacy Professional’s Privacy Security Risk 2018 program in Austin.
October 18 2018
AMEC Basics for Businesses: Legal Obligations & Best Practices for Social Media
Daniel Goldberg will be presenting for AMEC members on the Basics for Businesses: Legal Obligations & Best Practices for Social Media in Los Angeles.
September 27 2018
Video Games and GDPR Compliance
S. Gregory Boyd and Daniel Goldberg present to Entertainment Software Rating Board members on Video Games and GDPR Compliance in New York.
June 28 2018
GDPR’s Impact on Communications
Daniel Goldberg speaks on the "GDPR's Impact on Communications" during a webinar for Ragan.
June 21 2018
Social Media Week LA 2018
Hannah Taylor and Daniel Goldberg present “Chatbots: Balancing Meaningful Interaction with Legal & Ethical Challenges” at Social Media Week in LA.
June 14 2018
Be the Change: Frankfurt Kurnit’s Third Annual Advertising Law Summit
Changes in advertising law are inevitable. The changes come from regulators and self-regulators. They come from privacy and data security czars. They come from the courts. And they come from technology providers and platforms. Read more.
June 7 2018
CARU West Coast 2018
Daniel Goldberg speaks on “Practical Tips for App Developers” at The Children’s Advertising Review Unit’s 2018 conference in San Francisco.
May 2 2018
ANA Brand Activation Legal Webinar
Daniel Goldberg discusses the chatbot ecosystem and issues to consider to help build an effective marketing campaign using chatbots for the Association of National Advertisers Brand Activation Legal webinar.
April 9 2018
Media Law Resource Center Webinar on GDPR
Daniel Goldberg speaks on the GDPR during a webinar for Media Law Resource Center’s Advertising & Commercial Speech Committee.
April 5 2018
MIP Global Trademark Roadshow 2018 In Los Angeles
Hannah Taylor and Daniel Goldberg are part of the Social Media Concerns panel at the Managing Intellectual Property Global Trademark Roadshow event at the Intercontinental Downtown Hotel in Los Angeles.
March 13 2018
Hollywood Hacked! Leaks and Data Breaches in the Entertainment Industry
Jeremy S. Goldman and Daniel Goldberg speak on the panel “Hollywood Hacked! Leaks and Data Breaches in the Entertainment Industry” for the IP, Internet & New Media and Entertainment Law Sections of the Beverly Hills Bar Association. More information can be found here.
March 8 2018
PLI’s Social Media 2018
Daniel Goldberg presents on Social Media in the Workplace: Emerging Issues at the Practising Law Institute’s Social Media 2018: Addressing Corporate Risks in San Francisco.
February 1 2018
New and Emerging Technologies – Opportunities and Pitfalls Webinar
Daniel Goldberg speaks on the panel “New and Emerging Technologies – Opportunities and Pitfalls” for the American Bar Association.
December 6 2017
2017 ANA/BAA Marketing Law Conference
Frankfurt Kurnit sponsors the ANA/BAA 39th Marketing Law Conference in Chicago. Rick Kurnit moderates "The Right of Publicity vs. Fake News and Other Content Claims", Jeffrey A. Greenbaum and Brian G. Murphy present "Content Creep: Media Deals with Custom Content, Native Advertising and Other Value-Added Elements" and Hannah E. Taylor and Daniel Goldberg present "Chat Bots/Social Bots - Rewards & Risks". More information can be found here.
November 13 2017
Chatbot Hotspots: Legal & Business Issues Every Social Media Marketer Needs to Understand
Hannah Taylor, Daniel Goldberg and Aliya Baptista present "Chatbot Hotspots: Legal & Business Issues Every Social Media Marketer Needs to Understand" CLE. Read more.
September 13 2017
MLRC Advertising and Commercial Speech Committee Meeting
Hannah Taylor and Daniel Goldberg present a discussion on Chatbots.
July 25 2017
Chatbot Hotspots: Legal & Business Issues Every Social Media Marketer Needs to Understand
Hannah Taylor and Daniel Goldberg lead a Social Media Week in LA panel discussion, "Chatbot Hotspots: Legal & Business Issues Every Social Media Marketer Needs to Understand", at Expert DOJO in Santa Monica beginning at 12:30PDT. More information can be found here.
June 15 2017
A Dozen Things You Need To Know About Advertising Law for 2017
Jeff Greenbaum and Brian Murphy from our New York office, and Daniel Goldberg from our new Los Angeles office, will lead a fun, fast-paced and informative discussion in which they discuss recent developments in advertising law at Shutters on the Beach in Santa Monica. For more information and to RSVP, click here. Read more.
February 21 2017
news & press
IAB State Privacy Law Insights Newsletter (Children’s Privacy Edition)
Daniel M. Goldberg and Andrew Folks are contributing authors to the Q4 2024 Children's Privacy Edition of the IAB State Privacy Law Insights Newsletter. View Article
Frankfurt Kurnit in The Legal 500 2024
The Legal 500 praises four of our practice groups in 2024: Advertising & Marketing, Media & Entertainment, Advertising & Marketing (Litigation), and Cyber Law (Data Privacy & Data Protection). The London-based directory spotlighted thirty of our attorneys individually. Read more.
State Privacy Law Insights
Frankfurt Kurnit sponsors the Interactive Advertising Bureau's (IAB) State Privacy Law Insights Q2 Edition. The edition covers three primary state law trends from the past few months, with a focus on the latest wave of comprehensive state privacy laws and their positioning in the existing legal patchwork, WA and NV's new consumer health data regulations, and enforcement trends and regulatory activity in CA and CT. View Article
Addiction-Treatment Startups Are Raking in VC Money—and Amassing Millions in Fines
Inc. Magazine quotes Daniel M. Goldberg on the recent explosion of venture funding in addiction treatment startups and the various legal and privacy concerns that come with building technology that has outpaced the scope of current regulations. (Behind paywall) View Article
Frankfurt Kurnit Attorneys Named to Southern California Super Lawyers List for 2024
Jeremy S. Goldman and Joseph R. Taylor are listed as Southern California Super Lawyers for 2024. Daniel M. Goldberg, Bram Schumer, Joshua D. Tate, and Alycia S.Tulloch are included as a “Rising Star.”
Frankfurt Kurnit in Chambers USA 2024
For the 20th consecutive year, Chambers and Partners include Frankfurt Kurnit practice groups & attorneys. The 2024 USA guide praises our Advertising, Entertainment, Intellectual Property, and Data Strategy, Privacy & Security practices. In addition,16 of our attorneys are ranked individually. Read more.
California Lawyers Association’s Privacy Law Journal
California Lawyers Association mentions Daniel M. Goldberg and Bram Schumer's article, "California Privacy Law and the Impact on Ad Tech" in their Privacy Law Section newsletter. The article is also published in CLA's inaugural Privacy Law Journal. View Article
AI Governance Strategies for Privacy Pros
Cybersecurity Law Report quotes Daniel M. Goldberg on the current AI legal landscape and how to practically approach AI governance. View Article
Tracking Technologies: A Deep Dive on What They Are and How They Work
Cybersecurity Law Report mentions Daniel M. Goldberg and Rick Borden's article, "Regulators and Litigators are Investigating Data Flows Through SDKs – An Overview and Practical Steps to Reduce Risk" as a resource for information on SDKs in mobile apps. (Behind paywall) View Article
FTC’s Rite Aid Order: A Strong Message to Biometric and AI Users
Cybersecurity Law Report quotes Daniel M. Goldberg on the FTC's groundbreaking enforcement action against Rite Aid, arising from the company's use of automated, facial recognition technology. It's arguably the FTC's first AI enforcement action. View article (Behind paywall)
How Will Contextual Advertising Fare When The FTC Revises Its COPPA Rule?
AdExchanger quotes Daniel M. Goldberg on the Federal Trade Commission's notice of proposed rulemaking to update its Children's Online Privacy Protection (COPPA) Rule. View Article
United Airlines Reportedly Mulls Behavioral Targeting Play
MediaPost quotes Daniel M. Goldberg on United Airlines' reported involvement in the behavioral targeting business. (Behind paywall) View Article
Addressing The Risky Business Of “High-Risk” Data Activities
AdExchanger quotes Daniel M. Goldberg on the California Privacy Protection Agency's (CPPA) drafted cybersecurity and risk assessment regulations. View Article
Will California’s New Law Aimed at Data Brokers Require a “Delete Me” Button on All Websites?
Cybersecurity Law Report quotes Daniel M. Goldberg on the newly-formed "Delete Act," which will allow California residents to delete their information from data brokers. Read more.
Online Advertising and Marketing: Overview (US)
Thomson Reuters Practical Law published Terri Seligman, Hannah Taylor, Dorian Slater Thomas, and Daniel Goldberg’s Practice Note, “Online Advertising and Marketing: Overview (US).” View Article
What Cos. Should Know About Software Development Kits
Rick Borden and Daniel M. Goldberg wrote the expert analysis column, “What Cos. Should Know About Software Development Kits” published in Law360. Read more.
What Are “Data Clean Rooms”?
The Markup quotes Daniel M. Goldberg on the use of "data clean rooms" including proper implementation, privacy concerns, and their effectiveness in privacy regulation. Read more.
Los Angeles Times: Legal Visionaries
The Los Angeles Times includes Daniel M. Goldberg and Jeremy S. Goldman as Legal Visionaries. Read more.
Five Action Items to Help You Prepare for the Wave of Privacy Enforcement Starting July 2023
Mark your calendars - July 2023 is an important month for US privacy enforcement. Read more.
What the FTC-Microsoft COPPA Action means for the Gaming Sector
Last week, the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission announced a 20 million dollar settlement with Microsoft for allegedly violating the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). Read more.
Frankfurt Kurnit in The Legal 500 2023
The Legal 500 once again praises Frankfurt Kurnit practice groups and attorneys in the 2023 edition of their United States guide. Read more.
Frankfurt Kurnit in Chambers USA 2023
For the 19th consecutive year, Chambers and Partners includes Frankfurt Kurnit practice groups & attorneys. The 2023 USA guide praises our Advertising, Entertainment, Intellectual Property, and Privacy & Data Security practices. In addition,15 of our attorneys are ranked individually. Read more.
The Number Of US State Privacy Laws Is Close To Hitting Double-Digits
AdExchanger quotes Daniel M. Goldberg on Frankfurt Kurnit's 2023 Tech Law Summit and on the rise of state privacy laws. Read more.
Washington “My Health My Data” Act Dramatically Alters Health Data Compliance Landscape
Washington State’s My Health My Data Act (“the Act”) introduces a sweeping set of obligations for nearly all entities that do business in the state and that handle “consumer health data,” a broad new class of health-related data separate from that regulated by the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”). Read more.
Data Privacy Roundup
AdExchanger quotes Daniel M. Goldberg on the recent revival of cookie banners and consent pop-ups US companies have added to their websites in an attempt to protect themselves from privacy lawsuits. Read more.
CPRA Regs: 8 New Obligations You Need to Know
On February 14, the CPPA, California’s new privacy regulatory agency, filed the first part of its proposed final CPRA Regs with California’s Office of Administrative Law (OAL). Read more.
Frankfurt Kurnit Privacy Practice Receives Top Ranking in Chambers Global 2023
Chambers and Partners includes our Privacy & Data Security practice as Band 1 in Chambers Global for 2023. Read more.
California AG Issues CCPA Warning To Mobile Apps
AdExchanger quotes Daniel M. Goldberg on warning letters sent by the California attorney general over alleged violations under the old California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Read more.
Frankfurt Kurnit Attorneys Named to Southern California Super Lawyers List for 2023
Jeremy S. Goldman and Joseph R. Taylor are listed as Southern California Super Lawyers for 2023. Daniel M. Goldberg is listed as a "Rising Star."
Privacy Considerations for 2023
2023 is around the corner. As a refresher, on January 1, 2023, two new comprehensive privacy laws – the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) and the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (“VCDPA”) – take effect. Read more.
How an Ad Tech Firm Co-opted IAB Europe’s Transparency and Consent Framework to Collect Fingerprinting Data
Digiday quotes Daniel M. Goldberg on who is liable for the Voldrakus exploit. Read more.
Second Edition of Privacy Law Released
Bizcommunity quotes Jeffrey A. Greenbaum and Daniel M. Goldberg on the release of the second edition of the two-volume set, “Privacy Law: A Global Legal Perspective on Data Protection Relating to Advertising & Marketing.” Read more.
Brands Review Data Privacy Policies After $1.2 Million Sephora Settlement
The Wall Street Journal quotes Daniel M. Goldberg on how California’s data privacy laws are affecting marketers. Read more.
Metaverse IRL: Tackling Privacy Amid the Rampant Hype and Burst of Deals
Gregory Boyd and Daniel M. Goldberg are quoted in Cybersecurity Law Report’s article, “Metaverse IRL: Tackling Privacy Amid the Rampant Hype and Burst of Deals.” Read more.
Is There Still Hope For A Federal Privacy Bill This Year?
AdExchanger speaks with Daniel M. Goldberg about the American Data Privacy and Protection Act (ADPPA). Read more.
Calif. Privacy Agency Signals Strength With Rules Proposal
Law360 quotes Daniel M. Goldberg on the California Privacy Protection Agency’s release of its regulations for the California Privacy Rights Act. Read more.
Hottest Firms and Stories on Law360 June 2022
Daniel M. Goldberg and Zach Lewis’s article, “Key Privacy Issues To Consider Before Launching An NFT” is included in Law360's roundup of the stories that generated the most buzz over the past week. View Article
NFT Marketers Warned: Make Sure You Observe Privacy Rules
MediaPost cites Daniel M. Goldberg and Zach Lewis’s article “Key Privacy Issues to Consider Before Launching an NFT.” View Article
Key Privacy Issues To Consider Before Launching An NFT
Law360 published Daniel M. Goldberg and Zach Lewis’s expert analysis article, “Key Privacy Issues to Consider Before Launching an NFT.” The article suggests that there are five steps in dropping an NFT collection, and examines the privacy and data protection issues brands must consider through each of the five steps. View Article
California Agency Proposes Broad Privacy Rules
MediaPost quotes Daniel M. Goldberg on the proposed new regulations released by the California Privacy Protection Agency. Read more.
Frankfurt Kurnit in Chambers 2022
For the eighteenth consecutive year Chambers and Partners included Frankfurt Kurnit practice groups & attorneys. The 2022 USA guide praised our Advertising, Entertainment, Intellectual Property, and Privacy & Data Security practices. In addition,13 of our attorneys are ranked individually. Read more.
Privacy News for Q2 2022
A summary of privacy news and trends we have seen in the first half of 2022. Read more.
Calif. Privacy Agency Unveils Long-Awaited Draft Regulations
Law360 cites Daniel M. Goldberg and Maria Nava’s blog post on the California Privacy Protection Agency’s (CPPA) proposed regulations to the California Consumer Privacy Act. Read more.
Connecticut Privacy Law Adds Stitch to Confusing Legal Patchwork
Bloomberg Law quotes Daniel M. Goldberg and Maria Nava on Connecticut’s consumer privacy law. Read more.
Are “Privacy-First” Clean Rooms Safe From Regulators?
Privacy & Data Security Group Chair Daniel M. Goldberg was quoted in the article, “Are 'Privacy-First' Clean Rooms Safe From Regulators?” published by Cybersecurity Law Report. Read more.
California Businesses Gain Clarity on Consumer Data Requests
Bloomberg Law quotes Daniel M. Goldberg on California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s first opinion under the California Consumer Privacy Act. Read more.
Ad Industry’s Third-Party Data Use Grew Despite Impending Cookie Shutdown
Cybersecurity Law Report quotes Daniel M. Goldberg on how regulators and companies are preparing for the next-generation tools and privacy laws. Read more.
Frankfurt Kurnit Privacy & Data Security Practice Group Receives Top Ranking in Chambers Global 2022
Chambers and Partners includes our Privacy & Data Security practice as Band 1 in Chambers Global for 2022. Read more.
Calif. AG Sets Sights on Loyalty Programs’ Privacy Pitfalls
Law360 quotes Daniel M. Goldberg on the California Consumer Privacy Act requirement that companies offering loyalty programs explain to consumers how they’re profiting from the personal data they collect. Read more.
Daniel M. Goldberg Quoted in MediaPost on California Attorney General Warnings About Company Loyalty Programs
MediaPost quotes Daniel M. Goldberg on the warning letters sent to various companies from California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s office for allegedly not complying with California’s privacy law. Read more.
Does Your Loyalty Program Violate the CCPA?
California Attorney General Rob Bonta tweeted and released a statement that his office has sent warning letters to businesses in a variety of industries for alleged failure to comply with CCPA. Read more.
FTC Moves Toward Privacy Regulations
MediaPost quotes Daniel Goldberg on his predictions for the Federal Trade Commission’s implementation of privacy regulations. View Article
iOS 15 Brings New Privacy Controls That Will Impact Advertising Initiatives
After months in beta, Apple is releasing iOS 15 to the public. Building upon the Privacy Nutrition Labels and App Tracking Transparency (ATT) framework introduced in iOS 14.5, iOS 15 introduces new privacy controls that will impact brand marketing initiatives and the ad tech ecosystem. Although these controls are not an iOS 14.5-caliber seismic event, they are yet another example of how platform providers have become de facto regulators of privacy. Read more.
New York City Restricts Collection of Biometric Identifiers
Major US municipalities are lining up to regulate business use of technologies to collect biometric identifiers and information. For example, Portland, Oregon, banned the use of face recognition technologies earlier this year. Now, New York City businesses must comply with a new law too: Effective July 9, 2021, any commercial establishment in New York City that collects, retains, converts, stores or shares biometric identifier information of customers must disclose such activity using clear and conspicuous signage near all customer entrances. Read more.
Frankfurt Kurnit in The Legal 500 2021
The Legal 500 praises three of our practice groups: Advertising & Marketing; Entertainment; and Privacy & Data Security. The London-based directory spotlighted fifteen of our attorneys individually: Lisa E. Davis, Daniel Goldberg, Richard Heller, Andrew Hurwitz, Candice Kersh, and Michael Williams. Julie Murray is listed as a “Next Generation Partner” in Entertainment. Christopher R. Chase, Jeffrey A. Greenbaum, Brian G. Murphy and Terri Seligman are listed as “Leading Lawyers” in Advertising. Dorian Slater Thomas and Matthew Vittone are listed as a “Rising Stars” in Advertising. Rick Kurnit is in the “Hall of Fame” for Advertising.
Frankfurt Kurnit in Chambers 2021
For the seventeenth consecutive year Chambers and Partners included Frankfurt Kurnit practice groups & attorneys. The 2021 guide praised our Advertising, Entertainment, Intellectual Property, and Privacy & Data Security practices. In addition, 13 of our attorneys are ranked individually. Read more.
Law360 Names Attys Who Moved Up the Firm Ranks
Law360 mentions Tiffany Caterina, Marcie Cleary, Daniel Goldberg, Sasha Levites, Tyler Maulsby, Julie Murray and Adam Osterweil’s promotion to partner. View Article
Apple’s App Privacy Disclosure Regime Risks FTC, Legal Scrutiny
Bloomberg Law quotes Daniel Goldberg on Apple Inc.'s new privacy label requirement for app makers. View Article
Chambers Global 2021
Chambers Global ranks Daniel Goldberg for his expertise in Privacy & Data Security. View Article
Where Does Net Neutrality Stand In Calif.? Experts Weigh In
Law360 quotes Daniel Goldberg on California’s network neutrality stance under the Biden administration. (Behind paywall) View Article
Four Frankfurt Kurnit Attorneys Named to Southern California Super Lawyers List for 2021
The list includes: Super Lawyer Joseph R. Taylor. Tiffany Caterina, Daniel Goldberg and Scott Goldman are listed as “Rising Stars.”
California Ballot Measures: The Results and What They Mean for Hollywood
The Hollywood Reporter mentions Tricia Legittino and Daniel Goldberg on how Proposition 22 and 24 may impact the entertainment industry. View Article
IAB CCPA Benchmark Survey
The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) mentions Daniel Goldberg as a roundtable leader for his contributions to discussions on the California Consumer Privacy Act. View Article
USC Gould Alumni Newsletter - October 2020
The USC Gould Alumni Newsletter mentions Daniel Goldberg’s promotion to partner.
Over 50 Privacy Professionals & Experts Oppose Prop. 24
Daniel Goldberg is mentioned as part of the 50 privacy professionals who oppose Proposition 24, the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) on Eric Goldman’s Technology & Marketing Law Blog. View Article
Frankfurt Kurnit Elects Seven New Partners
Frankfurt Kurnit has elected as partners Tiffany R. Caterina, Marcie Cleary, Daniel M. Goldberg, Sasha H. Levites, Tyler Maulsby, Julie Murray, and Adam J. Osterweil. The promotions take effect January 1, 2021. Read more.
Takeaways From The Weather Channel Settlement Over Location Data Practices
MarketScreener shared Daniel Goldberg’s blog post “Takeaways from The Weather Channel Settlement over Location Data Practices.” View Article
How Privacy Laws are Affecting Advertising & Marketing Around the World
The Internationalist speaks with Daniel Goldberg and other GALA members involved in creating the “Global Privacy Law’s Handbook.” Listen to the discussion here.
Mediaspace: Exclusive Video Interview with Daniel Goldberg
Mediaspace interviews Daniel Goldberg on challenges in privacy law and privacy opportunities within the advertising and media space. Watch the interview here.
Rising Star: Frankfurt Kurnit’s Daniel Goldberg
Law360 profiled Daniel Goldberg as a Rising Star in the privacy and cybersecurity fields. View Article
Who’s Selling Data? New California Privacy Law Gives Users More Control
The Hollywood Reporter quotes Daniel Goldberg on the California attorney general’s enforcement of the California Consumer Privacy Act. View Article
IAA Launches First-Ever “Global Privacy Laws Handbook” Over Virtual Book Launch
The Daily Star, The Free Press Journal (view article) and Advertising & Media Insider India (view article) mention Jeffrey A. Greenbaum and Daniel Goldberg in their coverage of the International Advertising Association and Global Advertising Lawyers Association’s virtual book launch. View Article
IAA - GALA Privacy Laws Handbook Launch
Jeffrey A. Greenbaum and Daniel Goldberg spoke during the International Advertising Association and Global Advertising Lawyers Association’s Privacy Laws Handbook launch. Watch the recording here.
Law360 Rising Stars 2020
Daniel Goldberg is listed as one of the top Cybersecurity & Privacy attorneys under 40 honored by Law360 as Rising Stars. View Article
Daniel Goldberg in The Legal 500
The Legal 500 recognizes Daniel Goldberg in the “Testimonials” for Cyber Law including Data Privacy and Data Protection. View Article
Frankfurt Kurnit in Chambers 2020
For the sixteenth consecutive year Chambers and Partners included Frankfurt Kurnit practice groups & attorneys. The 2020 guide praised our Advertising, Entertainment and Intellectual Property practices. In addition, 13 of our attorneys are ranked individually. Read more.
Three Frankfurt Kurnit Attorneys Named to Southern California Super Lawyers List for 2020
The list includes: "Super Lawyer" Joseph R. Taylor. Tiffany Caterina and Daniel Goldberg are listed as “Rising Stars.” Read more.
California’s Game-Changing New Privacy Rules Were Meant to Take on Big Tech. Small Businesses are Caught in the Middle
Monterey County Weekly quotes Daniel Goldberg on the California Consumer Privacy Act. Mr. Goldberg notes the bill isn’t written well and doesn’t clarify how it works. View Article
How Chatbots and Voice Assistants Will Be Affected by Data Privacy Laws
Adweek quotes Hannah Taylor on the legal issues surrounding what information chatbots can give consumers. Daniel Goldberg is quoted on privacy principals and the California Consumer Privacy Act. View Article
Business Takeaways from the FTC $5 Billion Settlement with Facebook
On July 24, 2019, the FTC announced a $5 billion settlement with Facebook to address Facebook’s alleged violations of the FTC Act and its 2012 consent order with the FTC. Read more.
Frankfurt Kurnit in The Legal 500 2019
The Legal 500 praises four of our core practice groups: Marketing and Advertising; Media and Entertainment; Intellectual Property (Copyright); and Cyber Law (Data Privacy and Data Protection). The London-based directory spotlighted 18 of our attorneys individually: Gregory Boyd, Christopher Chase, Victoria Cook, Daniel M. Goldberg, Hayden Goldblatt, Jeremy Goldman, Richard Heller, Andrew Hurwitz, Sean Kane, Candice Kersh, Gavin McElroy, Brian G. Murphy, Edward H. Rosenthal and Maura Wogan. Jeffrey A. Greenbaum, Rick Kurnit and Terri Seligman are listed as “Leading Lawyers” in Advertising and Marketing. Hannah Taylor is listed as “Next Generation Lawyer” in Marketing and Advertising.
Chatbots & AI—Business, Legal, and Ethical Concerns
Texas Bar Blog quotes Hannah Taylor and Daniel Goldberg on general policies for companies to follow when interacting through virtual assistants and chats. View Article
Playing to Win: How Attorneys Can Help Video Game Clients
Law360 quotes Sean Kane on loot boxes within video games; and Gregory Boyd and Daniel Goldberg on video game privacy and data security. (Behind paywall) View Article
Dozens of Privacy Experts Tell the California Legislature That Its New Privacy Law is Badly Undercooked
Techdirt mentions the letter signed by Daniel Goldberg that urges the California legislature to make changes to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). View Article
41 California Privacy Experts Urge Major Changes to the California Consumer Privacy Act
Daniel Goldberg signed a letter urging the California legislature to make changes to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). The letter highlights issues with the CCPA. Read the letter here.
New California Privacy Law Calls for Significant Changes
On the heels of the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California has now passed a digital privacy law that gives consumers more control over their personal information online. Read more.
New Media Doesn’t Mean New Rules: The Challenges of Chatbots
Social Media Week online covers Daniel Goldberg and Hannah Taylor’s discussion about chatbots on the main stage at Social Media Week Los Angeles. View Article
How GDPR Could Weaken, Not Strengthen, the Duopoly
Digiday mentions Daniel Goldberg’s report about the impact ePrivacy regulation might have on Facebook and Google. View Article
Drones: Regulation and Practices
Daniel Goldberg contributed to The Media Law Resource Center’s new report, “Drones: Regulations and Practices.” This report summarizes the FAA’s new drone usage rules “for non-hobby and non-recreational purposes,” which includes the use of drones by members of the media.
International Association of Privacy Professionals
Daniel Goldberg has been named co-chair of the LA chapter of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).
The Association of Corporate Counsel - Winter 2017 Newsletter
The Association of Corporate Counsel published S. Gregory Boyd, and Daniel Goldberg’s alert, Privacy Shield: Year One Updates You Need To Know, in the Focus on the New York City Chapter – Winter 2017 Newsletter. View Article
Google and Facebook: EU’s Draft ePrivacy Regulation Passes Committee and Parliament Vote
The Capitol Forum quoted Daniel Goldberg's white paper on "The Impact of the ePrivacy Regulation on Facebook and Google" in their most recent newsletter here.
Privacy Shield: Year One Updates You Need To Know
This month we're celebrating Privacy Shield's first birthday with an update on everything Privacy Shield. There have been a number of developments on the Privacy Shield-front that companies certified or seeking self-certification under Privacy Shield need to know. Read more.
USC’s Alumni Entrepreneurs Network Offers Support and Mentors
Daniel Goldberg is mentioned in USC’s Trojan Family magazine article about being one of the founding committee members and membership chair of USC’s Alumni Association’s Alumni Entrepreneurs Network (AEN). View Article
Class Action Lawsuits Over Alleged COPPA Violations Reinforce Importance of Compliance
Earlier this month, three class action lawsuits were filed against companies for alleged violations of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act ("COPPA"). Read more.
Data for Sale . . . at a Price
GALA Gazette publishes Daniel Goldberg’s blog post, “Data for Sale . . . at a Price - FTC Imposes $104 Million Judgment against Company over Alleged Unlawful Sharing of Consumers’ Sensitive Information”. View Article
Start Your Engines: We Have to Deal With GDPR, What Now?
Back in January, we posted about the circumstances in which your company, even if based in the US, must comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), taking effect in May 2018. Here we will provide a high level checklist to help you start down the path of GDPR readiness. Read more.
Daniel Goldberg in the ISSA Journal April 2017
Daniel Goldberg's article, "Every Move You Make, I’ll Be Watching You Watching Me Watching You" is featured in the April 2017 edition of the Information Systems Security Association Journal. View Article
Copyright Infringement: Get Ready for New DMCA Agent Designation Rules
Out with the old, in with the new. That's the latest slogan of the Copyright Office which, on December 1, 2016, finally brings its nearly 20-year old system for designating Digital Millennium Copyright Act ("DMCA") agents online. Read more.
Latest on the FTC Data Security Front
FTC Issues Guide on How to Respond to a Data Breach, and Eleventh Circuit Questions the FTC's Interpretation of Its Section 5 Authority But Does NOT Alter the Unfairness Standard in Data Security Matters. Read more.