November 08, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Second Circuit Ruling Expands VPPA Scope: What Organizations Need to KnowAlthough organizations have grappled with VPPA claims for several years, this decision is another red flag to organizations to take immediate steps and ensure compliance with privacy laws to mitigate the risks of VPPA claims.
By Aldo M. Leiva and Alexander Koskey
6 minute read
January 19, 2024 | Daily Business Review
FTC Publishes Long-Awaited Proposed Updates to the Children's Online Privacy Protection ActThe FTC has published several proposed and significant changes to COPPA that, if ultimately approved, will require regulated companies that direct online services to children under the age of 13 (or have actual knowledge that they are collecting personal information from a child under 13 years of age) to implement significant changes to their business operations.
By Aldo M. Leiva
4 minute read
April 13, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Privacy and Cybersecurity Standards for NEVI Funded EV Charging Station ProjectsAs the adoption of EVs continue to increase and infrastructure is developed, both federal and state regulators are emphasizing the importance of prioritizing consumer privacy and security.
By L. Hannah Ji-Otto, Stefan R. Kostas and Aldo M. Leiva
10 minute read
March 17, 2023 | Daily Business Review
VPPA Claims Are on the Rise—Latest Trend in Consumer Privacy Class Action LitigationThis article provides an overview of the VPPA and best practices for your company to mitigate potential risks.
By Aldo M. Leiva and Alexander F. Koskey
5 minute read
December 09, 2021 | Daily Business Review
New Florida Genetic Privacy Law Imposes Criminal PenaltiesIn adopting this tougher stance on genetic privacy protections, Florida joins other states with similar laws, including Utah, Arizona and California, which also focus on the privacy practices of direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies.
By Aldo M. Leiva
4 minute read
April 02, 2020 | Daily Business Review
Department of Justice, States, SEC Pursue COVID-19 Enforcement ActionsA Baker Donelson government enforcement group looks at the building effort targeting COVID-19 scams and virus-related crimes.
By Mark P. Schnapp, Matthew S. Chester, Michael E. Clark, Aldo M. Leiva and Joe D. Whitley
7 minute read
August 07, 2019 | Daily Business Review
No Expectation of Privacy for Employee's Flash Drive Attached to Work ComputerCan an employee bring a claim against an employer if the employer bases an employment-related decision on information obtained from a personal data storage device?
By Aldo M. Leiva and Jonathan Hancock
4 minute read