Alerts: Technology Law
Publishers Sued for Allegedly Violating California Privacy Law
In the last several weeks, plaintiffs’ lawyers have filed a number of class action lawsuits against businesses for allegedly violating California’s “Shine the Light” privacy law (the “Law”). According to one report, targets include nearly a dozen publishers, including Men’s Journal, Reader’s Digest, and CBS Interactive. The complaints allege that each business failed to comply with its obligations under the Law by not providing California customers with a method for obtaining a disclosure regarding how they share information. Read more.
February 15, 2012
Alerts: Technology Law
Six Legal Issues for Mobile Apps Producers
Established companies, startups, and solitary programmers alike are rushing to produce Apps for handheld devices such as mobile phones and tablets. Read more.
November 18, 2011
Alerts: Technology Law
Data Security
Data security breaches are in the news, and companies that experience them are suffering loss of consumer confidence. If your business model requires you to collect personal consumer data, you may want to hear about a recent federal case that makes it much easier for consumers to sue companies for data security breaches. Read more.
May 4, 2011
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FTC to Review Children’s Online Privacy Rule
The Federal Trade Commission has scheduled a public meeting to consider changes to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act Rule. "Protecting Kids’ Privacy Online: Reviewing the COPPA Rule" will be held June 2, 2010 at the FTC Conference Center in Washington, DC. Read more.
April 20, 2010
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Alerts: Technology Law
Massachusetts Adopts New Data Privacy and Security Law
Massachusetts has adopted a wide-ranging data security regulation governing all persons and companies maintaining personal information about any Massachusetts resident. The regulation, "Standards for the Protection of Personal Information of Residents of the Commonwealth," takes effect on May 1, 2009 and carries substantial penalties for noncompliance. This essay briefly summarizes the new regulation. Read more.
June 7, 2009
