Six states have privacy protection laws in effect, Montana’s goes online Oct. 1 and 10 other state’s laws will kick in by the end of next year. Here’s what you need to know about them. Constantine von Hoffman on August 30, 2024 (Story updated with information on the Montana privacy law which goes into … Continue reading U.S. state data privacy laws: What you need to know
The FTC declares hashing isn’t a foolproof privacy measure. Here’s what this stance means for the industry’s future. Angelina Eng on August 23, 2024 On July 24, 2024, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released a statement that hit home for many in the digital advertising and marketing industry. The FTC categorically stated that … Continue reading Why the FTC’s stand on hashing is a wake-up call for digital advertisers
Ending a policy requiring judges to defer to regulators’ interpretations makes more lawsuits a certainty and deciding those cases more difficult. Constantine von Hoffman on July 17, 2024 U.S. Supreme Court rulings don’t often impact marketing, but a decision handed down last month likely will. Lober v. Raimondo sharply curtails the power of federal … Continue reading SCOTUS ruling makes it easier to challenge federal ad regulations
July 16, 2024 Elon Musk says he’s moving X, SpaceX to Texas in response to new CA gender law The new law bans school districts from passing policies that require schools to notify parents if their student asks to change their gender identification or sexual orientation unless the student gives permission. BY Jessica Bursztynsky Elon Musk … Continue reading Elon Musk says he’s moving X, SpaceX to Texas in response to new CA gender law
Texas court blocks the FTC’s ban on noncompete agreements It sided with plaintiffs in a lawsuit seeking to get the rule struck down before it’s implemented. mariella moon Thu, Jul 4, 2024 JHVEPhoto via Getty Images The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) ban on noncompete agreements was supposed to take effect on September 4, … Continue reading Texas court blocks the FTC’s ban on noncompete agreements
June 28, 2024 FAA and NTSB to investigate Southwest flight that departed from a closed runway in Maine The FAA said on Tuesday an airport vehicle exited the runway before Southwest Flight 4805, a Boeing 737, began its takeoff roll and departed around 5:45 a.m. local time. BY Reuters The National Transportation Safety Board and Federal … Continue reading FAA and NTSB to investigate Southwest flight that departed from a closed runway in Maine
The FTC has referred its child privacy case against TikTok to the Justice Department The regulator said it believes the company “is violating or about to violate” child privacy laws. karissa bell Wed, Jun 19, 2024 CFOTO via Getty Images The Federal Trade Commission has referred its complaint against TikTok to the Justice … Continue reading The FTC has referred its child privacy case against TikTok to the Justice Department
The framework establishes a mechanism for data deletion requests that complies with privacy laws in the US, EU and Canada. Constantine von Hoffman on June 5, 2024 In a move that will simplify life for marketers, the IAB Tech Lab today released its Data Deletion Request Framework. The framework establishes a standardized mechanism … Continue reading IAB Tech Lab releases Data Deletion Request Framework
A bipartisan bill is looking to end Section 230 protections for tech companies The lawmakers said Section 230 has ‘outlived its usefulness.’ mariella moon Tue, May 14, 2024 Tom Williams via Getty Images Lawmakers from opposites sides of the aisle are looking to sunset Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, because it has … Continue reading A bipartisan bill is looking to end Section 230 protections for tech companies
May 08, 2024 FDIC probe reveals toxic workplace culture and questions chairman’s credibility The report released Tuesday by law firm Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton outlines incidents of stalking, harassment, homophobia, and other violations of employment regulations. BY Associated Press An independent review of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. ‘s workplace culture describes an environment that … Continue reading FDIC probe reveals toxic workplace culture and questions chairman’s credibility
