Tag Archives: Google

A Digital Advertising Primer on Preparing for the Post-Cookie World: Part Four

By Fernando A. Bohorquez, Jr., Gerald J. Ferguson, Yadilsa Diaz and Priyanka Surapaneni on April 5, 2022 Posted in Cookies

Part I: What Are Third-Party Cookies and Why They Are Important Part II: Privacy Laws and Third-Party Cookies Part III: The Big Tech Phase-Out of the Third-Party Cookie and the Emerging Industry Landscape – Browsers and Mobile Part IV: The Big Tech Phase-Out of the Third-Party Cookie and the Emerging Industry Landscape – First-Party Data … Continue Reading

The Weekly Privacy Rewind

By Aaron Lancaster on August 28, 2018 Posted in Weekly Privacy Rewind

Biometric Information Privacy Act AGCO Corp., Ceridian HMC Inc. and Hegewisch Development Corp. Latest Employers to Face Allegations of BIPA Violations • Lawsuits against employers for alleged violations of Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) show no signs of slowing, with three more employers, AGCO Corp., Ceridian HCM Inc. and Hegewisch Development Corp., all facing … Continue Reading

FTC $19 Million Settlement with Google: Unauthorized In-App Charges Are Not Child’s Play

By Jenna N. Felz on December 18, 2014 Posted in Children’s Privacy, Mobile Privacy

The FTC recently approved a final Order resolving allegations that Google unfairly billed customers millions of dollars for unauthorized charges made by children using mobile apps downloaded from the Google Play app store. Under the settlement, first announced in September, Google will provide full refunds to consumers charged for purchases of items within mobile apps … Continue Reading

The Lessons of the “Street View” Imbroglio: Know What Data You Collect and Don’t Collect Data You Don’t Need

By Maryanne Stanganelli on April 25, 2013 Posted in International Privacy Law

The unintended capture of personal data by Google Street View has resulted in a German Data Commissioner imposing a $189,000 fine on Google this Monday. As anyone who has used Google Maps at the street view level knows, Google Street View is a valuable service that captures roads, landscapes, landmarks, buildings—and other activity that happens … Continue Reading

Recent FTC Civil Penalties for Privacy Violations Show Need for Companies to Ensure Compliance with their Privacy Policies

By Barry Cutler on August 27, 2012 Posted in Online Privacy

After several years where telemarketing fraud and exercise/weight loss products seemed to top the FTC’s agenda, the time has come when stepped up privacy enforcement against companies that are household names means that all consumer oriented firms need to take notice. This month, the FTC announced a settlement with Google that involves a $22.5 million … Continue Reading

Facebook Implements California Consumer Privacy Protections In Rolling Out Its New App Center

By BakerHostetler on June 26, 2012 Posted in Social Media

In this context, Facebook will require all software applications ("Apps") offered through the App Center to provide a clear link to its privacy policy. Third party App distributors will be able to utilize the Facebook App Center and its development tools to provide, and make discoverable, their mobile offerings. Given Facebook's increasingly large user base and existing third party App infrastructure, the App Center is likely to have an impact of significance on the global mobile application marketplace.… Continue Reading

US Obtains Secret Court Orders for User Information

By Jonathan B. New on October 19, 2011 Posted in Enforcement

In recent years, Federal law enforcement agents have increasingly sought and obtained secret court orders under the Electronic Privacy Communications Act (the “ECPA”) requiring internet service providers to disclose certain information about customer accounts. As reported last week by the Wall Street Journal, the U.S. government has obtained such secret orders requiring Google, Twitter, and … Continue Reading

Mobile App and Geolocation Data Roundup

By Craig A. Hoffman on May 25, 2011 Posted in Behavioral Advertising, Children’s Privacy, Mobile Privacy

A recent national survey of smartphone users, not surprisingly, revealed that privacy, transparency, choice, and control are important considerations for users. Indeed, many users indicated that they want more choices and easier access to controls regarding advertising tracking and geolocation data. Legislators and consumer advocacy groups are taking heed. On May 10, 2011, the Senate … Continue Reading

Noteworthy Data Privacy and Information Security Events in 2010

By Craig A. Hoffman on December 31, 2010 Posted in Behavioral Advertising, Breach Notification, Data Breach Notification Laws, Enforcement, Federal Legislation, Financial Privacy, HIPAA/HITECH, Information Security, Medical Privacy, Online Privacy

The two events that drew the most attention in 2010, both of which occurred at year-end, were reports from the FTC and the Department of Commerce. Below is a brief summary of those two reports and other issues drawing attention in the past year: (1) FTC Issues Long-Awaited Consumer Privacy Policy Report On December 1, … Continue Reading