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.
The FTC and Utah Attorney General Focus on Online Safety: Takeaways for All Platforms
The Federal Trade Commission and Utah Attorney General recently announced a settlement with Aylo Group Ltd.
Lessons From the FTC’s First Privacy Enforcement Actions During Trump 2.0
What to Expect from the FTC in Youth Privacy and Online Safety
Roughly six months since Andrew Ferguson became Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, an FTC workshop on children’s privacy and online safety has provided a glimpse into the agency’s approach to these issues.
Another Take on the TAKE IT DOWN Act
The TAKE IT DOWN Act (the Act), enacted on May 19, 2025, is a powerful (and controversial) new tool designed to stop people from sharing “nonconsensual intimate imagery,” or NCII, online.
Can Providers Be Sued for Mistaken CSAM Reports? Maybe, Says New Ruling
Can a communications provider be held liable when it reports to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) an image the provider believes to be child sexual abuse material based on signals provided by NCMEC?
FTC (Finally) Publishes Amended COPPA Rule: Compliance Deadlines Set
FTC Enforcement Priorities Take Shape With Resource Cuts in Mind
Perkins Coie partner Janis Kestenbaum says the FTC is keeping the pressure on strong consumer protection enforcement despite the Trump administration’s deregulatory agenda.
FTC Announces New Children’s Privacy Requirements in Updated COPPA Rule
The Federal Trade Commission announced long-awaited amendments to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act Rule on January 16, 2025, marking the first changes to the COPPA Rule since 2013. The amendments are the output of a rule review process that began in 2019 and a notice of proposed rulemaking announced in December 2023.
FTC Staff Paper Finds that Most Surveyed “Smart” Products Fail to Disclose Duration of Support
How the FTC’s Approach to Privacy, Security, and AI Enforcement May Change
Massachusetts Supreme Court Decision Raises Bar for Website “Wiretap” Suits
In recent months, a wave of lawsuits has swept across the nation, targeting websites for allegedly violating state wiretapping laws through their use of tracking software.
FTC and State Coalition Settle Data Breach Cases with Marriott
FTC Order Bans Anonymous Messaging App from Serving Minors
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.
