Full Disclosure: The FTC Has Its Eye On Cross-Device Tracking
January 6, 2017
When it comes to cross-device tracking, privacy policies are not up to snuff – and the Federal Trade Commission is digging in. In a paper penned by the FTC Office
US Trade Associations and ISPs Petition FCC to Reconsider New Privacy Rules
January 5, 2017
On January 3, several US trade associations and internet service providers (ISPs) submitted petitions requesting that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) reconsider its broadband privacy rules mandating consumer opt-in before
US ad trade associations file petition against FCC, stating it is in violation of the First Amendment
January 4, 2017
Several major US ad trade associations jointly submitted a petition to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Tuesday evening (3 January) to reconsider its order mandating opt-in privacy requirements by
Ad Groups Petition Consumer Internet Privacy Rules, Call Opt-In Requirement ‘Onerous’
January 3, 2017
The major U.S. ad trade associations Tuesday evening jointly submitted a petition to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reconsider its order mandating opt-in privacy requirements by Internet service providers.
Norton Rose Fulbright Heads to PNG, Plus More Lateral Moves
December 29, 2016
Global legal giant Norton Rose Fulbright looks to new horizons; Akin Gump and Fox Rothschild reel in some new recruits; Cooley and Goodwin Procter keep growing; Weil make a high-profile
FTC Settles with Targeted Digital Advertising Company over Supercookie Advertising Practices
December 27, 2016
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has entered into a proposed consent order requiring digital advertising company Turn Inc. to include a clear and conspicuous notice detailing how it collects, uses,
Turning The Page? Turn Settles With FTC On Use Of Verizon Zombie Cookies
December 20, 2016
Turn is settling with the Federal Trade Commission for its part in the Verizon zombie cookie debacle. It’s been nearly two years since it was first revealed that the demand-side
Guidelines for Online Behavioral Advertising
December 19, 2016
Behavioral advertising refers to the use of information to predict the types of products or services of greatest interest to a particular consumer. Online behavioral advertising takes two forms. “First
Summary of the FTC’s 12/7 Workshop on Smart TV and Thoughts for the Future
December 9, 2016
What are the promises and potential privacy pitfalls when you take an old-fashioned television and connect it to the Internet? On December 7, 2016, the FTC hosted the final installment