Privacy Counsel

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D. Reed Freeman Jr., Eva J. Pulliam, Michelle R. Bowling, Helenka B. Mietka
Headlines that Matter for Privacy and Data Security.
D. Reed Freeman Jr., Paula M. Ketcham, Adam L. Littman, Robert D. Boley
A split Illinois Supreme Court issued on Friday another long-awaited decision interpreting the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), holding that a separate BIPA violation occurs with each undisclosed and unconsented-to scan or transmission of an individual’s biometric identifier.
Robert D. Boley, D. Reed Freeman Jr., Adam L. Littman, Helenka B. Mietka, Nadav S. Pearl
In recent months, there has been a surge of class actions brought under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) against retailers using virtual “try-on” features on their websites.
Robert D. Boley, Paula M. Ketcham, Adam L. Littman
In a long-awaited development, on February 2, 2023, the Illinois Supreme Court held that all claims under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) are subject to a five-year statute of limitations. 
Adam D. Bowser, Eva J. Pulliam
The newest old privacy law being weaponized in consumer class actions is the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA), a Reagan- era law passed in the wake of Judge Robert Bork’s video rental history being leaked to the press.  
D. Reed Freeman Jr., Eva J. Pulliam
Five new state omnibus privacy laws take effect in 2023, with two that already kicked in on January 1.
Eva J. Pulliam, D. Reed Freeman Jr., Helenka B. Mietka
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Robert D. Boley, D. Reed Freeman Jr., Paula M. Ketcham, Adam L. Littman, Eva J. Pulliam
Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) class action lawsuits were heavily litigated again in 2022, as plaintiffs continued to target companies using biometric technology and their vendors. At the same time, avoiding liability continued to be a challenge for businesses defending BIPA cases
D. Reed Freeman Jr., Eva J. Pulliam, Helenka B. Mietka
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Eva J. Pulliam, D. Reed Freeman Jr., Helenka B. Mietka
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Robert D. Boley, Paula M. Ketcham, Adam L. Littman
Businesses defending class actions under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) have struggled to defeat claims in recent years, as courts have rejected a succession of defenses.
Eva J. Pulliam
Headlines that Matter for Privacy and Data Security.
Adam D. Bowser, Eva J. Pulliam
According to a recent unpublished Ninth Circuit ruling, obtaining consent prior to using recording technologies is required for purposes of the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA). This ruling is notable for website operators as it signals obtaining targeted consent.
Eva J. Pulliam
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Eva J. Pulliam
Five new state omnibus privacy laws have been passed and will go into effect in 2023. 
Organizations should review their privacy practices and prepare for compliance with these new privacy laws.
Anthony V. Lupo, Dan Jasnow
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently cracked down on Lithionics Battery, LLC, and Lions Not Sheep Products, LLC, for violating the FTC’s Made in USA Labeling Rule. These are some of the first enforcement actions after the FTC codified its longstanding informal Made in USA guidance.
Eva J. Pulliam
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Eva J. Pulliam, Oliver Spurgeon III*
As more states enact their own privacy laws, members of the privacy community and those impacted by privacy legislation continue to push for uniformity. The American Data Privacy and Protection Act (ADPPA) addresses this growing concern by drafting a uniform national data privacy framework.
Eva J. Pulliam
The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) published California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) proposed regulations (Regulations) on May 27, 2022. The Regulations provide helpful insight into the CPPA’s vision for the CPRA and help to better prepare businesses.
Eva J. Pulliam
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Department of Justice (DOJ) recently ordered Twitter to pay $150 million for violating a 2011 FTC order that prohibited the company from misrepresenting its privacy and data security practices.
Eva J. Pulliam
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Eva J. Pulliam
As technology becomes increasingly a part of student learning, education technology (ed tech) companies, parents, and educators should stay abreast of children’s privacy rights under the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
Eva J. Pulliam
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Eva J. Pulliam
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Eva J. Pulliam
Over half a decade after the industry developed its own standards in light of a lack of meaningful guidance from regulators, the Department of Justice recently issued a guidance document on compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for website accessibility.