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Updates on advertising law and privacy law trends, issues, and developments

FTC Continues FCRA Enforcement Activities: Warning Letters to 10 Data Brokers

Today, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced that it sent letters to 10 data brokers warning them that their practices may be subject to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”). A sample letter is available…

FTC Issues Updated COPPA FAQs

On April 25, 2013, the Federal Trade Commission issued an updated version of its frequently asked questions (“FAQs”) document to assist online operators as they prepare for changes to the Children’s Online Privacy…

New Virginia Law Prohibits the Release of Employees' PII

Virginia has passed legislation to prohibit the disclosure of employees’ "personal identifying information" (PII). Effective July 1, 2013, the new law makes it unlawful for an employer to release to a third party any…

Handy Health Tracking Mobile App...Or Regulated Medical Device?

Kelley Drye

The use of mobile apps for health purposes has created new questions for users, developers, and regulators regarding the balance between convenience, expanded health care, and public safety. The line between apps that…

House Passes H.R. 624,Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; Obama Administration Responds

Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act ( CISPA ) (H.R. 624), introduced on February 13, 2013 by House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-MI)…