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.
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.
Privacy Law Recap 2024: Class Actions and Mass Arbitrations
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
Illinois’ Plan to Limit Privacy Violation Damages Opens New Door
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.
The Next Wave of Privacy Litigation: The Illinois Genetic Information Privacy Act
Enacted in 1998, Illinois' Genetic Information Privacy Act (GIPA) governs the confidentiality and use of genetic testing and genetic information by employers and insurers.
The FTC Continues its Focus on Location and Sensitive Data
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.