Virginia recently joined California in enacting a comprehensive data protection law intended to protect the privacy of its residents. The Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (the “VCDPA”) is scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2023, so impacted businesses have…
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Introduction to the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act – Part I
Tagged with: CCPA, consumer, controllers, GDPR, legislation, personal data, privacy, sensitive data, VCDPA
Posted in Data Security, Legislation, Privacy, Regulations, VCDPA
Posted in Data Security, Legislation, Privacy, Regulations, VCDPA
Democrats and Republicans Introduce Competing COVID-19 Data Privacy Bills
Responding to widespread calls for uniform rules and restrictions regarding the collection and use of individuals’ COVID-19-related health information, Congressional Republicans and Democrats have each recently introduced their own versions of federal COVID-19 data privacy bills. Although both parties’ bills…
Tagged with: coronavirus, COVID-19, Federal Privacy Legislation, legislation, privacy
Posted in Legislation, Privacy, Regulations
Posted in Legislation, Privacy, Regulations
Does the CCPA Apply to Financial Institutions?
Despite the global pandemic, the California Attorney General will begin enforcing the California Consumer Privacy Act on July 1 as planned, so even in this new work-from-home environment, businesses must continue to work towards compliance and resolve any open issues.…
Tagged with: attorneys general, California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, CCPA, enforcement, GLBA, privacy, regulations
Posted in CCPA, Legislation, Privacy, Regulations
Posted in CCPA, Legislation, Privacy, Regulations
Is Privacy Profitable?
It is evident that a company must invest in its privacy practices to meet legal requirements if it wants to avoid investigation costs and potential civil penalties. But can investment in privacy, data security, and data management bring benefits to…
Jury Verdict in TCPA Case Puts Over $925 Million In Damages On The Table
On April 12, 2019, an Oregon federal jury returned a Friday evening verdict in a Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) class action that could put the defendant on the hook for $925 million in damages. The TCPA makes it unlawful…
5 Ways in Which Your Company’s Privacy Policy is Insufficient
Well thought-out internal privacy policies and procedures are an essential part of any company’s information management program. These internal policies should not be confused with a company’s external privacy notice, which informs the company’s customers as to how it may…
Tagged with: data security, policies and procedures, privacy, regulations, risk management, security practices
Posted in Policies and Procedures, Privacy
Posted in Policies and Procedures, Privacy
U.S. Supreme Court Refuses to Search Google Settlement Agreement for Fairness
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday remanded a class action against Google so that the lower courts could determine whether any of the named plaintiffs have standing under Spokeo, Inc. v. Robbins. The underlying suit alleged violations of the Stored…
Third Circuit Affirms Dismissal of FACTA Suit on Standing Grounds
A three-judge panel of the Third Circuit recently affirmed a district court ruling that dismissed a suit for violation of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act of 2003 (FACTA) for lack of Article III standing. The plaintiff, Ahmed Kamal,…
Tagged with: credit cards, facta, PII, privacy, regulations, standing
Posted in Litigation, Privacy, Regulations
Posted in Litigation, Privacy, Regulations
Congress Holds Hearings on Privacy and Data Protection
With all of the hubbub swirling around Capitol Hill last week with the Michael Cohen hearings, you can’t be blamed if you missed the fact that two important congressional hearings on privacy and data protection took place as well, one…
Tagged with: cyber security, data security, hearings, legislation, privacy, regulations
Posted in Data Security, Legislation, Privacy
Posted in Data Security, Legislation, Privacy
FTC Announces Record Settlement for Children’s Privacy Violations
On February 27, the FTC announced that the operators of the video social networking application Musical.ly, now known as TikTok, agreed to pay $5.7 million to settle allegations that it violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). According to the…
Tagged with: FTC, legislation, privacy, regulations
Posted in FTC, Privacy, Regulations, Social Media
Posted in FTC, Privacy, Regulations, Social Media
