Federal Trade Commission proposes updates to Children's Online Privacy Protection Act *

USA - November 3 2011
The Federal Trade Commission recently proposed changes to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) to address technological advancements since the Act was passed over a decade ago, including social media and mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets.

Co-authors: Brian Hengesbaugh, Michael Mensik.

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New proposed legislation on security breach notification *

USA - October 25 2011
Senator Richard Blumenthal introduced the Personal Data Protection and Breach Accountability Act of 2011 in Congress, S. 1535 (the PDPBA Act).

Co-authors: Brian Hengesbaugh, Michael Mensik.

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US senators introduce the Location Privacy Protection Act of 2011 *

USA - August 15 2011
On 16 June 2011, Senators Al Franken and Max Blumenthal introduced a bill in the Senate that would require mobile device and app developers to receive express consent from users of mobile devices such as cellular telephones and tablet PCs before collecting or disclosing a user's location.

Co-authors: Lindsay M. Martin, Brian Hengesbaugh, Michael Mensik.

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US Federal Trade Commission finalizes consent order against online retailer for allegedly using misleading online product reviews *

USA - August 10 2011
On 10 June 2011, the Federal Trade Commission finalized a consent order settling charges against Legacy Learning Systems Inc. and its owner, Lester Gabriel Smith (the respondents), for allegedly violating the FTC Act, 15 U.S.C. § 45, by engaging in deceptive online consumer marketing practices.

Co-authors: Brian Hengesbaugh, Michael Mensik.

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US Congressional representative introduces data breach notification bill *

USA - August 2 2011
On 13 June 2011, Representative Mary Bono Mack introduced a discussion draft of the Secure and Fortify Electronic Data (SAFE) Act.

Co-authors: Lindsay M. Martin, Brian Hengesbaugh, Michael Mensik.

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