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On January 27, 2015, the Federal Trade Commission “FTC” released a detailed report on the Internet of Things (“IoT”), recommending a series of concrete steps for businesses to enhance and protect consumers’ privacy and security. The report includes several recommendations addressing four main topics. First, it recommends the implementation of security measures for companies developing […]

At their meeting on October 31, 2014, the British Columbia Benchers adopted rule amendments based on the report and recommendations of the Law Society’s Cloud Computing Working Group. The amendments address the requirements for lawyers using electronic data storage and processing, producing records in a complaint investigation or forensic audit, and third-party storage providers and […]

Senate Bill n. 1710 amended sections 1798.81.5, 1798.82, and 1798.85 of California Civil Code. Cal. Civ. Code §§ 1798.81.5, 1798.82, and 1798.85 (personal information privacy) will go into effect on January 1, 2015. The amendments enhanced the protection of California residents’ personal information by: requiring the entity notifying a data breach to provide appropriate identity theft prevention […]

In a globalized world where our economy revolves around information and its proper use and implementation, in Mexico it became necessary to create a legal system to protect personal data/information by following the steps of countries like the US, Canada, Spain, which are distinguished by their legal structure in this area. Seeking to be a […]

In a globalized world where our economy revolves around information and its proper use and implementation, in Mexico it became necessary to create a legal system to protect personal data/information by following the steps of countries like the US, Canada, Spain, which are distinguished by their legal structure in this area. Seeking to be a […]

On November 17, 2014, TRUSTe and the FTC announced a proposed consent agreement after TRUSTe allegedly deceived consumers about its recertification program for the company’s privacy practices. TRUSTe is a corporation which offers several data privacy services to companies, including a variety of assessments and certifications, monitoring tools, and compliance controls. It also offers Certified […]

On November 12, 2014, the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers and the Association of Global Automakers issued the Consumer Privacy Protection Principles for vehicle technologies and services. The Principles apply to the collection, use, and sharing of personal information in association with vehicles’ technologies and services available on cars and light trucks sold or leased to […]

The European Commission adopted the “Smart Borders” Package to manage borders in the EU. In October 2014, the first stage was completed with the delivery of a Technical Study. “The aim of the Smart Borders Package is to improve the management of the Member States’ external borders, fight irregular immigration and provide information on overstayers […]

Ellis v. The Cartoon Network, Inc., CIVIL ACTION FILE NO. 1:14-CV-484-TWT., 2014 BL 283139 (N.D. Ga. Oct. 08, 2014) On October 8, 2014, the Northern District Court of Georgia dismissed a class action brought for violation of the Video Privacy Protection Act (“VPPA”) concluding that a mobile device identifier does not constitute personally identifiable information. […]

PL&B International (August 2014 issue)  From the article: “EU Council provisionally agrees on data transfers and territorial scope. Safe Harbor likely to remain, and Germany proposes more protection for public sector.” The full text can be downloaded (with subscription) at: http://www.privacylaws…