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 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: State Consumer Privacy Laws
U.S. privacy law continued to expand in 2024, both geographically and substantively. We now have 19 states with comprehensive consumer privacy laws (some of which are already in effect, while others become effective in 2025 and 2026). This recap focuses on the 10 state laws that were enacted or took effect this year, as well as the states that enacted meaningful updates.
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.
Fasten Your Seatbelts: CPPA Proposes Rules on Automated Decision-Making and Cybersecurity Audits and Finalizes Data Broker Regulations
After much anticipation, on November 8, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) Board voted to advance proposed regulations for insurance, cybersecurity audits, risk assessments, and automated decision-making technology (ADMT) to formal rulemaking.
FTC and State Coalition Settle Data Breach Cases with Marriott
FTC Order Bans Anonymous Messaging App from Serving Minors
A New Privacy Paradigm: Understanding Maryland’s Trailblazing Approach to Online Privacy
Minnesota's Unique Spin on Consumer Data Privacy
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.
Two New States Enter the Privacy Fray
The FTC Continues its Focus on Location and Sensitive Data
California Law Requires Platforms To Take More Action Against Child Sexual Exploitation
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.