Topic
data brokers
216 published works
Privacy World
Sensitive Data Processing is in the FTC’s Crosshairs
By Glenn A. Brown, Kristin Bryan, Kyle Dull, Alan Friel
As state legislation increasingly regulates sensitive data, and expands the concepts of what is sensitive, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC” or “Commission”) is honing-in on sensitive data processing in expanding…
Perkins on Privacy
The FTC Continues its Focus on Location and Sensitive Data
By Meredith Halama, David Hume
Less than 10 days after announcing its complaint and proposed settlement against location data broker X-Mode, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) followed its recent spate of enforcement in the location…
Inside Privacy
Belgian Supervisory Authority Sanctions Data Broker
On January 16, 2024, the Belgian Supervisory Authority sanctioned a data broker for violating several provisions of the GDPR. In particular, the data broker processed personal data without an appropriate…
Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider
FTC Prohibits X-Mode Social/Outlogic from Selling Sensitive Location Data
On January 9, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced its settlement with X-Mode Social and its successor Outlogic that will prohibit them “from sharing or selling any sensitive location…
Eye On Privacy
FTC Continues Focus on Data Brokers and Sensitive Information
By Liisa Thomas
The FTC is beginning 2024 with a bang. Just a few short days after announcing a settlement with lead-generation company Response Tree, the FTC has announced another decision. In this…
WilmerHale Privacy and Cybersecurity Law
Texas and Oregon Adopt New Rules for Data Broker Laws
By WilmerHale Privacy and Cybersecurity Lawyers
Earlier this year, Texas and Oregon each passed a data broker registration law, joining California and Vermont to double the number of states that have enacted such legislation. Texas Governor…
Privacy World
California Delete Act Imposes New Obligations on Data Brokers
By Kyle Fath
On October 10, 2023, Governor Newsom signed into law SB 362, known as the “California Delete Act” or “Delete Act”, which had been passed by the legislature at the end…
Privacy World
Kyle Fath to Discuss California DELETE Act and Data Brokers on NAI Panel on Wednesday, December 13
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, December 13th, at 10 AM Pacific/1 PM Eastern. The Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) is set to host an insightful panel discussing the implications of the…
Global Policy Watch
California Amends Data Broker Law
On October 10, 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed S.B. 362, the Delete Act (the “Act”), into law. The new law represents a substantive overhaul of California’s existing data broker statute,…
Inside Privacy
California Amends Data Broker Law
On October 10, 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed S.B. 362, the Delete Act (the “Act”), into law. The new law represents a substantive overhaul of California’s existing data broker…