Tag Archives: Internet of Things

From the Mouths of Babes: FTC Issues COPPA Enforcement Policy Regarding Voice Recordings

Photo of Carolina AlonsoPhoto of Melinda L. McLellanBy Carolina Alonso, Alan L. Friel and Melinda L. McLellan on Posted in Children’s Privacy, Enforcement, Internet of Things, Online Privacy
On October 23, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released new guidance on how the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) Rule may apply to audio recordings of children’s voices collected by websites and online services. Reflecting the FTC’s recent focus on privacy and security concerns related to the Internet of Things (IoT), the nonbinding Enforcement … Continue Reading

Babies and Baby-making, or Not… Privacy and Security Lessons for the Internet of Things

By Alan L. Friel on Posted in Internet of Things
What do babies, sex toys and wireless head phones have in common? Apparently, the privacy concerns of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), state AGs and legislatures, class action plaintiffs, and consumer advocacy groups, at least when it comes to the Internet of Things (IoT). The IoT refers to consumer devices that are connected, directly or … Continue Reading

Crowdsourcing Cybersecurity in 2017

Photo of Craig A. HoffmanBy Craig A. Hoffman and Erich Falke on Posted in Cybersecurity, Ransomware
BakerHostetler began publishing its Data Security Incident Response Report in 2015. Although we were the first law firm to do so, inspiration for the report came from similar reports that cybersecurity firms issue. We will be publishing our 2017 Report on April 13, 2017, containing statistics and insights from the 450+ incidents we led clients … Continue Reading

Balancing Innovation With Privacy Concerns: The FTC Provides Comment on the Internet of Things

By Kathryn Mellinger on Posted in Big Data, Online Privacy
On June 3, 2016, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) responded to a Request for Comments issued by the Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) regarding the Internet of Things (IoT). The NTIA, which issued its Request for Comments on April 5, 2016, stated that it will use commentary to expand on its … 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
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