Last week, on May 8, 2026, the public comment period for New York City’s own version of the “click-to-cancel rule” closed. The proposed rule (NYC Subscription Rule) was issued following an Executive Order from January 2026 by New York City
State privacy regulators continue to focus on consumers’ rights to opt out of the sale of personal information and targeted advertising, signaling that this issue remains a top enforcement priority across the United States.
As comprehensive state privacy laws mature,
Last week, the House Energy and Commerce and Financial Services Committees announced a joint effort to advance two new data privacy bills: the Securing and Establishing Consumer Uniform Rights and Enforcement over Data Act (the SECURE Data Act) and the
We have another one! We wrote last week about Oklahoma’s new consumer protection law. Now, Alabama has passed its own comprehensive privacy law. The Alabama Personal Data Protection Act, House Bill 351, (the Law) will go into effect on
Oklahoma has joined the growing chorus of states enacting comprehensive consumer privacy legislation. With the passage of Senate Bill 546, the Sooner State has a new data protection framework taking effect on January 1, 2027.
Here is what businesses need
On April 22, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission will begin enforcing compliance with its most recent amendments to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (the COPPA Rule). As discussed in more detail below, the FTC published amendments in a 2025
In the payments world, commentators note Illinois’ recent Interchange Fee Prohibition Act, which prohibits charging interchange fees on the tax or tip portions of processed transactions.
Key portions of the law take effect July 1.
As previously reported, states such as California, Louisiana, Texas and Utah have adopted App Store Accountability (ASA) Laws. These new laws require app store operators (e.g., Apple and Google) along with app developers (i.e., the business that
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is once again taking aim at its Negative Option Rule, signaling a renewed effort to address deceptive subscription and automatic renewal practices.
On March 11, 2026, the FTC released an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
From California to Texas to Ohio, lawmakers are increasingly turning to age-verification requirements to protect children online. These laws target a range of concerns, with a growing body of research suggesting that certain online activities may pose risks to children’s
