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May 5th, 2023
Aggressive Washington Privacy Law Includes Right to Sue and Onerous Consent Obligations
Privacy & Data Security Associate Bram Schumer is quoted in the article, "Aggressive Washington Privacy Law Includes Right to Sue and Onerous Consent Obligations" published by Cybersecurity Law Report. The article discusses the Washington state privacy law referred to as, My Health My Data (MHMD) that is the first U.S. privacy law in the 2020s to give consumers an unrestricted right to sue. Bram is quoted saying, "MHMD categorizes cookie identifiers and IP addresses as personal information. The FTC took a similar position in the GoodRx and BetterHelp settlements."
The FTC found that the apps’ providing Facebook and Instagram with cookie data and consumer’s browsing behavior for prescriptions and health conditions enclosed personal health information. Bram notes, “This data can be used to show consumers targeted advertisements for things like STI testing and mental health services."
Read the full article here. (Behind paywall)
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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
April 19 2024
Contradictory CIPA Rulings Leave Both Sides Saying They’re Right
Daily Journal quotes Jeremy S. Goldman on recent CIPA rulings in Los Angeles courts that reveal a conflicting landscape, where opposing interpretations have left both sides claiming legitimacy. View Article
April 8 2024
‘100%’ Sustainable Claims Pose Mounting Legal Risk for Companies
Bloomberg Law quotes Jeffrey A. Greenbaum on new lawsuits targeting bold marketing claims such as “100% sustainable” that could be misleading consumers. View Article
February 27 2024