By Kenneth Artz | February 22, 2022
"There's no telling how many times Facebook used its facial recognition methods over 11 years. The number of potential violations is staggering, and at up to $25,000 per violation, a win for the state results in a substantial money judgment against Meta," says Texas attorney Omar Ochoa.
By Frank Ready | December 21, 2021
2021 saw privacy continue to emerge as a serious concern at the local, state and even global level as regulators looked to hold companies more accountable for how they handle consumer information.
By Alan Goforth | December 16, 2021
Dozens of companies and government organizations reported being affected, a number that falls far short of its likely impact.
By Allison Dunn | October 5, 2021
"I do think it speaks to the idea that [although] we have become more mobile in our work habits," said University of Notre Dame Law School professor Veronica Root Martinez, who kicked off a viral Twitter thread Friday about lawyers and other professionals breaching confidentiality in public settings.
By Frank Ready | July 13, 2021
New York City's new biometric privacy ordinance will open up companies that qualify as "commercial establishments" to private right of action suits. But scope of the law may be too limited to impact how businesses handle data outside the Big Apple—for now.
By Victoria Hudgins | June 29, 2021
Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court defined what "concrete" injury is needed for data privacy and breach lawsuits. While likely a win for businesses, the ruling could open the floodgates for more legal battles in state courts.
By Alaina Lancaster | June 3, 2021
A group of McDonald's customers claim that the food service chain's drive-thru technology violates Illinois' biometric privacy law. If they can prove that the company is using voice recognition to identify repeat customers, some privacy attorneys say the case could make new law.
By Doug Meal, Michelle Visser, David Cohen and Chris Richart | May 12, 2021
As was anticipated when it was first enacted, the CCPA has resulted in a significant number of class action litigations. This article assesses the litigation to date and provides key practical takeaways for how businesses faced with such actions can seek early dismissal.
By Kenneth Artz | April 7, 2021
The United States can be a powerhouse if we utilize blockchain technology and embrace cryptocurrencies, says Ben Weiss, the COO and co-founder of CoinFlip bitcoin ATMs.
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By Max Mitchell | March 26, 2021
The high court ruled 5-2 that footage from a camera that a homeowner had hidden in his children's sleeping area, which allegedly captured video and audio of the defendant striking one of the children, should be admissible in the criminal proceedings.
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