Ad Law Access

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

Join us Feb. 16 for "Privacy in 2012" Seminar and Teleconference

Changes to privacy regulations, such as proposed revisions to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), and continuously evolving technologies, including mobile apps with location-based services, can make…

FTC Proposes Changes to Children's Privacy Rule

Late this week, the FTC issued its proposed amendments to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule ("COPPA Rule"). The proposed revisions are intended to maintain privacy protections for children who increasingly…

FTC Settles with Mobile App Developer Over Alleged Privacy Violations

On August 15, 2011, the FTC announced a settlement with W3 Innovations, LLC (“W3”) and its President over charges that the company violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”) when W3 allegedly…

Disney's Playdom Charged with Violating Children's Online Privacy, Enters $3 Million FTC Settlement

On May 12, 2011, the FTC announced that it reached a $3 million settlement with online “virtual worlds” website provider Playdom, Inc., a Disney subsidiary, for allegedly violating its own privacy policies and…