On September 19, 2023, the Director of the Federal Trade Commission Bureau of Consumer Protection, Samuel Levine, delivered remarks that provided insight into the FTC’s ongoing strategy for regulating artificial intelligence during the National Advertising Division’s annual conference.
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Ohio Governor Signs Social Media Parental Notification Act
On July 5, 2023, Ohio Governor, Mike DeWine, signed into law House Bill 33, which includes the Social Media Parental Notification Act.…
FTC Publishes Staff Paper on the Harm of Blurred Advertising
On September 14, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission issued a press release announcing the publication of a staff paper about blurred advertising.…
California AG Announces $93 Million Settlement of Allegations against Google Regarding Location Privacy Practices
On September 14, 2023, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a $93 million settlement with Google, LLC resolving alleged violations of California’s false advertising law and unfair competition law.…
Massachusetts Sports Wagering and Data Privacy Regulations Take Effect
On August 8, 2023, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission approved 205 CMR 257: Sports Wagering Data Privacy, a set of regulations designed to create new rights and obligations with respect to sports betting operators’ use of patrons’ Confidential Information or Personally…
The UK ICO Publishes Opinion on UK Government’s Assessment of Adequacy for the UK Extension to the EU-U.S. DPF
On September 21, 2023, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office published an opinion on the UK Government’s assessment of adequacy for the UK Extension to the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.…
Irish Regulator Fines TikTok 345 Million Euros
On September 15, 2023, the Irish Data Protection Commission announced a fine of 345 million Euros against TikTok Technology Limited for non-compliance with GDPR rules regarding the processing of personal data from child users.…
BREAKING: UK-U.S. Data Bridge Finalized
On September 21, 2023, UK Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology Michelle Donelan laid regulations in the UK Parliament, giving effect to a UK-U.S. Data Bridge.…
FTC and HHS Update Consumer Health Data Privacy and Security Guide
On September 15, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Health and Human Services published an updated version of the two agencies’ joint publication, entitled “Collecting, Using, or Sharing Consumer Health Information? Look to HIPAA, the FTC Act,…
California Legislature Passes Bill Regulating Data Brokers
On September 14, 2023, the California legislature passed S.B. 362, a bill that would impose new requirements on data brokers and grant residents new rights designed to facilitate control over their personal data.…