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DAA Issues Inaugural Enforcement Action for Compliance with Mobile App Guidelines

By Alan L. Friel and F. Paul Pittman on Posted in Mobile Privacy
In a prior post we noted the Digital Advertising Alliance’s (DAA) intention, late last year, to begin enforcement of the Application of Self-Regulatory Principles to the Mobile Environment (Mobile App Guidelines), which apply to all participants in the mobile advertising ecosystem. The DAA recently followed through on this promise by issuing its inaugural enforcement decision … Continue Reading

Legal Developments in Connected Car Arena Provide Glimpse of Privacy and Data Security Regulation in Internet of Things

By F. Paul Pittman on Posted in Cybersecurity, Online Privacy
With the holiday season in the rear view, automobiles equipped with the newest technology connecting carmakers with their vehicles, vehicles with the world around them, and drivers with the consumer marketplace – Connected Cars – have moved from the lots to driveways. Automakers are remaking their fleets to offer unprecedented choice and convenience to drivers. … Continue Reading

FCC’s Growing Privacy and Data Security Enforcement

Photo of Patrick H. HaggertyBy Patrick H. Haggerty and F. Paul Pittman on Posted in Data Breaches, Enforcement
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has had a busy 2015, and its presence in the data security regulatory enforcement space will likely continue to grow. Last year, the FCC named Travis LeBlanc as chief of the Enforcement Bureau. Since then, the FCC has brought three separate enforcement actions against companies for allegedly not safeguarding consumers’ … Continue Reading

NAIC Adopts Cybersecurity Bill of Rights

By F. Paul Pittman on Posted in Cybersecurity
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) continued its efforts to advance cybersecurity in the insurance industry when it recently adopted the Cybersecurity Bill of Rights. The Cybersecurity Bill of Rights provides a set of directives for insurance companies to follow that are aimed at protecting the data of consumers. The Cybersecurity Bill of Rights … Continue Reading

FCC Shows Hand on Regulation of Edge Providers

By F. Paul Pittman on Posted in Online Privacy
In a prior post, we commented on how the recent expansion of the FCC’s authority to regulate the privacy practices of Internet service providers (ISPs) has ignited calls for further expansion of the FCC’s authority to cover “edge providers” – online companies that offer services, content, products, and applications over the broadband Internet service provided … Continue Reading

As FCC Flexes New Consumer Protection and Privacy Regulatory Enforcement Muscles Against ISPs, Some Call for Expanded Authority Over Online Services

By F. Paul Pittman on Posted in Big Data, Information Security, Mobile Privacy
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has imposed a record $100M forfeiture fine against a global telecommunications company for alleged deceptive data plan promotions. The FCC’s fine comes on the heels of revisions to its 2010 Open Internet rules that expanded its enforcement authority over “telecommunications service” providers to cover broadband Internet service providers (ISPs). Under … Continue Reading

The DOJ Sets Out to Establish Standard for Data Security Incident Response and Preparation

By F. Paul Pittman on Posted in Data Breaches, Incident Response
Editor’s Note: The author is the most recent attorney to join our Privacy and Data Security Team. Paul represents clients in responding to potential data security incidents, counsels on incident response preparedness, and works with clients to develop appropriate policies to ensure compliance with applicable law, industry standards, or self-regulatory guidelines. He also counsels clients … Continue Reading
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