Perspectives on Privacy, Data Protection & Data Security
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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.
Five new state omnibus privacy laws take effect in 2023, with two that already kicked in on January 1.
Partner D. Reed Freeman was quoted on how the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) could alter the privacy and data security landscape in 2023.
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ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that Partner Matthew Prewitt, co-leader of the firm’s Trade Secrets, Non-Competes & Employee Mobility and Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Data Protection practices, has been named among Crain’s Chicago Business’ Notable Gen X Leaders in Law for 2022.
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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
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Partner D. Reed Freeman was featured on his return to ArentFox Schiff, where he serves as co-chair of the firm’s Privacy practice.
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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.
Between consumer demand for more transparency and anticipated 2023 privacy laws, companies may be vulnerable to class action lawsuits.
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According to a recent unpublished Ninth Circuit ruling, obtaining consent prior to using recording technologies is required for purposes of the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA).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.
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ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that Partner Eva Pulliam has been named to the Minority Corporate Counsel Association’s (MCCA) 2022 Rising Star list.
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.
Organizations should review their privacy practices and prepare for compliance with these new privacy laws.
Partner Jill Steinberg spoke with The American Lawyer about ArentFox Schiff’s new Reproductive Health Task Force and the legal challenges that were created when the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
FTC Takes First Actions Under New Made in USA Labeling Rule, Fining Battery Companies for Violations
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.
ArentFox Schiff LLP announced today the launch of its Reproductive Health Task Force to counsel clients on legal issues stemming from the repeal of Roe v. Wade.
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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.
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.
Matt Prewitt will speak at the ALM General Counsel Conference Midwest on June 14, 2022.
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.