Perkins on Privacy
Perkins on Privacy
Perkins on Privacy keeps you informed about the latest developments in privacy and data security law. Our insights are provided by Perkins Coie's Privacy & Security practice, recognized by Chambers as a leading firm in the field.
June 27, 2024
Regulatory Enforcement
Children’s Privacy
California Attorney General Announces Children’s Privacy Settlement with Mobile Game
March 18, 2024
Regulatory Enforcement
Federal Trade Commission
FTC Obtains $16.5M from Avast for Sale of Sensitive Data
The FTC's action against Avast reflects its continued focus on the mass collection and sale of sensitive personal data for advertising purposes.
January 26, 2024
Regulatory Enforcement
Federal Trade Commission
The FTC Continues its Focus on Location and Sensitive Data
August 21, 2023
Regulatory Enforcement
Student Privacy
Children’s Privacy
FTC’s COPPA Enforcement Action Provides Lessons for Edtech Providers
The Federal Trade Commission recently announced an enforcement order against edtech company Edmodo for allegedly violating the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act.
August 4, 2023
Regulatory Enforcement
CCPA
Full Steam Ahead: Updates in Enforcement of California Privacy Law
August 1, 2023
Children’s Privacy
Federal Trade Commission
Regulatory Enforcement
COPPA: Public Comment Period Open for Proposed Verifiable Parental Consent Method
For the first time since 2015, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has been asked to approve a new "verifiable parental consent" (VPC) method under the Children's Online Privacy Protection (COPPA) Rule.