A federal district court has denied a motion by Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. (JJCI) to dismiss a second amended complaint alleging it violated the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) by collecting and storing biometric information through its Neutrogena Skin 360 beauty app without consumers’ informed consent or knowledge. The plaintiffs also allege that
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California Privacy Protection Agency Begins Investigative Sweep into Location Data Collection under CCPA
By Kathryn Rattigan on
Posted in Data Privacy
The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) the agency responsible for implementing and enforcing the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) (collectively the CCPA), protecting consumer privacy, and ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations, has announced an investigate sweep into companies’ collection of sensitive location data. The CPPA has already…
Oregon DOJ Issues Children’s Privacy Toolkit under State Consumer Privacy Rights Law
By Kathryn Rattigan on
Posted in Data Privacy
The Oregon Department of Justice (DOJ) released a new toolkit sharing with Oregonians how to protect their online information to celebrate Data Privacy Day. The toolkit includes information on how consumers can exercise their rights under the Oregon Consumer Privacy Act (OCPA) and encourages them to take control of their personal information.
The OCPA went…
Five States’ Consumer Privacy Rights Laws Take Effect January 1st
By Kathryn Rattigan on
Posted in Data Privacy
On January 1, 2025, five states’ consumer privacy rights laws will go into effect. Is your business ready? Have you determined if these laws apply to your business? Here is a high-level summary of these five laws and some considerations for your business as we head into the new year:
Iowa Consumer Data Protection Act
…Privacy Tip #422 – Youville: For You and Your Kids Aged 8-12
By Linn Foster Freedman on
Posted in Privacy Tips
The Federal Trade Commission provides consumers with tips and advice, including online privacy. Its Scam Alerts are helpful and timely.
Continuing its mission, the FTC has launched Youville, an online learning platform targeted to kids aged 8-12. According to the FTC, Youville contains educational materials and tools to use at home and in the…
Privacy Tip #420 – Is that Consumer Review Real or AI Generated?
By Linn Foster Freedman on
Posted in Artificial Intelligence, Privacy Tips
I admit that when I am looking online for restaurants, consumer products, and places to stay, I generally look at reviews and they influence my decision. However, there have been numerous reports that reviews are often fake and unreliable. That has become so pervasive that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule in…
CPPA’s Cooperation with International Data Protection Authorities
By Kathryn Rattigan on
Posted in Data Privacy
Across Europe and other countries, there are numerous data protection authorities with differing goals and enforcement powers. Until 2020, when the California Privacy Rights Act (which amended the California Consumer Privacy Act) (collectively the CCPA) went into effect, did the U.S. government or any states have any similar data protection authorities like Europe; then came…
Privacy Tip #399 – Nebraska AG Sues TikTok for Violations of Consumer Protection Laws
By Linn Foster Freedman on
Posted in Privacy Tips
To add to TikTok’s legal woes in the U.S., Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers (AG) filed suit against TikTok on May 22, 2024, alleging that TikTok violated Nebraska’s consumer protection laws and engaged in deceptive trade practices by “designing and operating a platform that is addictive and harmful to teens and children.” In addition, the…
Congress Introduces Promising Bipartisan Privacy Bill
By Robinson+Cole's Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Team on
Posted in Data Privacy
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and U.S. Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) have made a breakthrough by agreeing on a bipartisan data privacy legislation proposal. The legislation aims to address concerns related to consumer data collection by technology companies and empower individuals to have control over their personal information.
The proposed legislation aims to restrict…
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism for Consumers in Colorado
By Kathryn Rattigan on
Posted in Data Privacy
Similar to the well-known California Consumer Privacy Act, on July 1, 2024, the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) goes into effect and will provide Colorado residents with express rights over their data collected by businesses. The CPA requires businesses to provide consumers with an option to opt-out of the sale of their personal information or sharing…