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
FTC Files New “AI Washing” Case
On August 25, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission filed a complaint against Air AI, alleging the company and its owners made overblown claims about the availability and capabilities of its artificial intelligence (AI) tools to replace human sales representatives, as well as deceptive claims about the busi
Connecticut Pierces the GLBA Veil in Overhauling its Omnibus Privacy Law
The Connecticut Governor signed SB 1295 into law on June 25, 2025, again amending the Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA).
Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton: What the Supreme Court’s Age Verification Decision Could Mean for All Websites—Not Just Adult Ones
On June 27, 2025, the United States Supreme Court weighed in on the ongoing debate about age verification requirements for websites, holding that it is constitutional for a state to require websites that have a significant portion of adult content to implement commercial age verification systems.
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.
The Slow Death of the CFPB Open Banking Rule?
Montana’s Consumer Data Privacy Law Update: SB 297’s Sweeping Changes at a Glance
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
FTC and State Coalition Settle Data Breach Cases with Marriott
