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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

FTC seeks public comment on AgeCheq Inc.’s application for approval of proposed verifiable parental consent method

September 1, 2014 By Megan Orme

On August 25, 2014, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) issued a Federal Register notice to be published, announcing the FTC’s request for public comment on a proposed verifiable parental consent method. The method has been submitted for approval by AgeCheq, Inc. under the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act and the rules promulgated thereunder (the “Rule”). The Rule requires […]

Filed Under: Children's Privacy, Mobile Privacy, Online Privacy, Privacy, Privacy Policy, Regulation Tagged With: Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

Kim Peretti Interviewed by BankInfoSecurity

August 28, 2014 By Cybersecurity Preparedness & Response Team

Kim Peretti, co-chair of the firm’s Security Incident Management & Response Team, was interviewed by BankInfoSecurity about what boards must know about security issues and how to keep directors risk-aware. In the interview, titled “Cybersecurity: What Boards Must Know,” Peretti discusses what directors don’t know about security, the pre- and post-breach responsibilities of boards, and how […]

Filed Under: Cybersecurity, Data Breach, Data Security, Privacy Policy

Kim Peretti and Jessica Corley co-author Bloomberg BNA article on Director Liability for Cybersecurity

July 29, 2014 By Cybersecurity Preparedness & Response Team

Kim Peretti, co-chair of the firm’s Security Incident Management & Response Team, co-authored with Jessica Corley, chair of the firm’s Securities Litigation Group, the Bloomberg BNA article, “Cybersecurity: What Directors Need to Know in an Era of Increased Scrutiny.” In the article, Peretti and Corley discuss the cybersecurity issues that directors and officers face due […]

Filed Under: Cybersecurity, Data Breach, Data Security, Privacy, Privacy Policy

A+B Privacy Team Provides Analysis of California AG Privacy Report: New Best Practices Guidance Applies to all Businesses Collecting Personal Information from California Residents

May 28, 2014 By Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Team

In follow up to our previous blog, California AG Kamala Harris Issues Privacy Policy Guidance: Making Your Privacy Practices Public Contains Draft Tips for Website and Online Service Privacy Policies, regarding the release of the AG’s report, please see our recently released client advisory providing a detailed analysis of the new privacy guidance: California Attorney General […]

Filed Under: Behavioral Advertising, Data Security, Online Privacy, Privacy, Privacy Policy, Regulation Tagged With: Behavioral Tracking, Big Data, California Online Privacy Protection Act (Cal-OPPA), Class Action, Litigation, Regulatory Enforcement, Tracking, US State Law

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