U.S. Court of Appeals validates Red Flag exemptions *

USA - March 9 2011
On March 4, 2011, the U.S Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia ruled that a case brought by the American Bar Association was rendered moot by The Red Flag Program Clarification Act of 2010.

Co-authors: Andrew B. Serwin, Megan E. O'Sullivan , Chanley T. Howell.

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Commerce Department issues privacy law recommendations *

USA - December 17 2010
On December 16, 2010, the US Department of Commerce issued its long-awaited report on consumer privacy, proposing a framework with recommendations for addressing online privacy issues in the United States.

Co-authors: Andrew B. Serwin, Julie H. Kim, Chanley T. Howell.

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Congress exempts doctors, lawyers, and other professionals from Red Flags Rule *

USA - December 15 2010
On December 8, 2010, the US House of Representatives passed the Red Flag Program Clarification Act of 2010 (RFPCA), clarifying the scope of the FTC's Red Flags Rule.

Co-authors: Andrew B. Serwin, R. Michael Scarano Jr, Chanley T. Howell.

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FTC issues proposed privacy framework for businesses and policymakers *

USA - December 3 2010
On December 1, 2010, the FTC issued a preliminary staff report proposing a framework for protecting the privacy of consumer data while also allowing for innovation of new products and services that utilize consumer information.

Co-authors: Andrew B. Serwin, Julie H. Kim, Chanley T. Howell.

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FTC and HHS settle charges against rite aid for allegedly failing to protect customer and employee information *

USA - July 29 2010
On July 27, 2010, the FTC and Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) jointly announced the settlement of charges against Rite Aid for allegedly failing to protect consumer and patient information.

Co-authors: Andrew B. Serwin.

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