On March 10, 2022, the California Office of Attorney General Rob Bonta (OAG) issued an opinion (the Opinion) interpreting the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and concluding that consumers have a right to know “internally generated inferences” drawn from the consumer when they are derived from personal information and are used to create a profile
“Influencer” Marketing and the Potential Rise of Celebrity Liability
Influencers tell us to “click on the link” in their bios, “shop” via their platforms and watch their videos where they summarize the good and the bad of whatever product or service they are marketing. We click, we shop and we listen to these influencers. A question that often arises for those in the influencer
Renew Without Ado: How to Avoid Automatic Renewal Subscription Violations
“30-day free trial,” “Cancel anytime,” “Risk-free” – if you’ve read or heard these terms associated with a subscription-based program, you may want to ensure that you are up to speed with the regulations governing automatic renewals. Programs with automatic renewals have long been a source of regulatory scrutiny, as they can trigger consumer complaints when
Reese Witherspoon and her fashion line Draper James face a privacy class action and breach of contract over ‘free dress’ giveaway
Hollywood movie star Reese Witherspoon and her clothing line, Draper James, LLC, have found themselves the subjects of a public relations debacle, and now, a class action after running a promotion for teachers that has gone horribly wrong.
To read more about the implications of advertising and promotion rules and the impact of the California
COPPA Consent in the Time of COVID-19
Remote learning has become the new normal amid orders across the globe to stay home and shelter in place to combat the spread of COVID-19. While it is fortunate that technology allows students to continue the school year at home, remote learning presents an obstacle where children’s privacy is concerned.
In the United States, the
Chicago Blackhawks Hit with Illinois BIPA Class Action Over Use of Facial Recognition Technology at Home Games
This month, an Illinois resident filed a proposed class action lawsuit in Illinois state court against the Chicago Blackhawks (the “Blackhawks”) alleging that the NHL team utilizes facial recognition technology at its home games in violation of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (“BIPA”).
According to the complaint, plaintiff Keith Allen attended a Blackhawks home