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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?
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)…
Wyndham Wins Change of Venue in FTC Data Security Case
The FTC’s first litigated data security action alleging that a company engaged in unfair and deceptive practices in violation of Section 5 of the FTC Act based on its data security practices continues, but now in a…