Lindsey Tonsager, Libbie Canter, Hensey A. Fenton III, Jemie Fofanah, Jorge Ortiz, John Bowers, and Conor Kane of Covington and Burling write: New Jersey and New Hampshire are the latest states to pass comprehensive privacy legislation, joining California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, Iowa, Indiana, Tennessee, Montana, Oregon, Texas, Florida, and Delaware. Below is a summary of key takeaways. New Jersey On January 8, 2024, the New…
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CNN Targeted In Massive CIPA Case Involving A NEW Theory Under Section 638.51
[This CIPA is the California Invasion of Privacy Act, not the Children’s Internet Protection Act] Puja J. Amin of Troutman Amin, LLP writes: CNN is now facing a massive CIPA class action for violating CIPA Section 638.51 by allegedly installing “Trackers” on its website. In Lesh v. Cable News Network, Inc, filed in the Superior Court…
Impact How Abortion Ruling Spurred Federal Action Against the Location Data Industry
Nearly a quarter of the 47 location data companies we identified in 2021 have faced Congressional scrutiny or regulatory enforcement actions By: Jon Keegan In 2021, The Markup identified and began reporting on 47 companies in the multi-billion-dollar industry that trades location data from mobile devices. Since then, 11 of the 47 companies on our…
California Privacy Protection Agency Launches New Website with Privacy Rights Resources
Kathryn M. Rattigan of Robinson & Cole LLP writes: Last week, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) launched a new website dedicated to providing resources to California residents about their privacy rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). The purpose of this new website is to serve as a central resource for residents to understand their…