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January 26th, 2026
Automated Content Recognition Technology Takes Privacy Enforcement Spotlight
The IAPP quotes Andrew Folks in its coverage of Texas’ lawsuits over automated content recognition technology. Folks views that the core issue is the gap between what consumers reasonably expect and what smart TVs actually collect. He explained that people may anticipate tracking within a streaming app but often do not realize manufacturers can monitor viewing through external devices like DVD players or HDMI inputs.
Folks also noted that onboarding practices have long undermined meaningful consent, with ACR permissions frequently bundled into device setup. He added that Texas’ actions show how states can use broad deceptive‑practices statutes to address opaque data‑collection technologies, saying such laws offer “clearer enforcement pathways and broader remedies” than comprehensive privacy frameworks. Read the full article on the lawsuit here.
Other Quoted
Don’t Let These Privacy Shifts Blindside You In 2026
AdExchanger quoted Holly Melton in an article examining the significant privacy and regulatory shifts expected to reshape the digital advertising landscape in 2026. Read more.
January 7 2026
FTC Weighs Petition to Revive ‘Click to Cancel’ Rule
Holly Melton was quoted in a Law.com in an article discussing the Federal Trade Commission's consideration of a petition to revive the "Click to Cancel" rule. Read more.
December 18 2025
Challenges in Opt-Out Design and Children’s Privacy Highlighted by Sling TV’s Settlement With California AG
Cybersecurity Law Report quoted Daniel Goldberg regarding California AG Rob Bonta's $530,000 settlement with Sling TV for CCPA violations related to opt-out processes and children's privacy protections. Read more.
December 1 2025
