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Stay informed with our latest insights on privacy and technology trends, along with key updates from our firm.
Stop Selling Data: Avast's Strategy Stymied by the FTC
This week, let’s consider the Federal Trade Commission’s recent settlement with Avast, which, among other things, contains a $16.5 million penalty and bans Avast from selling web browsing data for advertising purposes
Ed Tech Privacy and Security Alert: FTC Obtains a New Consent Order against Edmodo
This week, let’s look at the latest consent order secured by the FTC against Ed Tech provider Edmodo for its collection and use of children’s personal information. Companies in the Ed Tech sector, and vigilant parents and educators should pay close attention.
“Data Provenance”: Navigating Ownership, Authenticity, and Rights in the Digital Age
This week, let’s examine “Data Provenance,” a concept that involves tracing the lineage of data — its origins, transformations, and ownership. We’ll also propose a new specialized application for “Data Provenance:” regulating the privacy of personal data.
Algorithms, GameStop and Roaring Kitty
This week, we consider about Reddit, Roaring Kitty and GameStop, along our view that platforms, like Reddit and Twitter, are fuel-injecting controversies through their use of algorithms.
Clear Views about Clearview AI
This week, we highlight lawsuits brought against facial recognition technology provider Clearview AI, and offer some suggestions about the procurement of privacy-invasive technologies.
Privacy Before Profits - Is it Time for Data Fiduciaries?
This week, we consider the idea of data fiduciaries introduced in the proposed New York Privacy Act.
Political Lies, Behavioral Advertising, and the Complicity of Algorithms
This week, “Facebook goes beyond providing a blank slate for advertisers” and we propose solutions.