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Alston & Bird issues a Privacy and Security ADVISORY on Russia’s new Data Localization Law

June 2, 2015 By Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Team

Today, Alston & Bird issued a Privacy and Security ADVISORY on Russia’s new Data Localization Law will take effect in September, 2015.  Penalties for non-compliance can be severe, including suspension of offending websites. Our Privacy & Data Security Group gives details on the law, the compliance challenges facing U.S. companies, and the solutions available to them. […]

Filed Under: Advisories, Data Protection, Data Security, Enforcement, International, Legislation, Mobile Privacy, Online Privacy, Privacy, Regulation

White House Releases Report on Big Data and Differential Pricing

March 10, 2015 By Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Team

The White House Council of Economic Advisors recently released a report titled “Big Data and Differential Pricing.” “Differential pricing” refers to the practice of charging different prices to different groups of people for the same (or similar) products or services. The White House report explores the uses of big data for differential pricing, including the […]

Filed Under: Online Privacy, Privacy, Privacy Policy, Regulation Tagged With: The White House

A&B Senior Counsel Peter Swire to Debate Consumer Privacy at Privacy Summit

February 19, 2015 By Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Team

On March 4-6, the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) will host its annual Global Privacy Summit in Washington, D.C. The Summit regularly attracts thousands of academics, officials, and privacy professionals. Those attending the Summit this year especially will not want to miss Alston & Bird Senior Counsel Peter Swire as he discusses and debates […]

Filed Under: Cybersecurity, Enforcement, Events, Legislation, Online Privacy, Privacy, Regulation

23 Privacy Enforcement Authorities Issue a Joint Open Letter to App Marketplaces

December 11, 2014 By Maki DePalo

On December 9, 2014, a joint open letter (“Letter”) was issued to the operators of seven (7) app marketplaces, urging them to “make the basic commitment to require each app that can access or collect personal information, to provide users with timely access to the app’s privacy policy.” Although the Letter was sent to Apple, […]

Filed Under: Data Protection, Enforcement, International, Mobile Privacy, Online Privacy, Privacy, Privacy Policy Tagged With: European Union (EU), Mobile Technologies

FTC Settles with TRUSTe Inc. Over Deception Claims

November 18, 2014 By Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Team

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and TRUSTe Inc. entered into a settlement agreement Monday over the FTC’s allegations that the internet privacy certifier deceived consumers about its privacy seal recertification program and allowed its customers to falsely advertise it as a nonprofit entity. Under the settlement, TRUSTe will pay a $200,000 fine and stop making […]

Filed Under: Online Privacy, Privacy Policy Tagged With: Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Regulatory Enforcement, Safe Harbor

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