Privacy Law Blog

This blawg is "a trusted source for summary and analysis of breaking legal developments in the evolving field of privacy and data security law."

Author: This blawg is written the following lawyers at Proskauer Rose: Partners Christopher Wolf, Scott P. Cooper, and Tanya L. Forsheit as well as associates Timothy P. Tobin, Navid Soleymani, Jeremy Mittman, Clifford S. Davidson, Brendon Tavelli and Cecile Martin.

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Recent Posts from Privacy Law Blog

Massachusetts Finally Finalizes Data Security Regulations - We Think
In response to feedback received at a public hearing held in September, the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation has released what it purports to be final regulations under Massachusetts' "Act Relative to…
We Were Wrong About the Third Time Being A Charm: FTC Delays Enforcement of Red Flags Rule Yet Again
Today, at the urging of Members of Congress, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced that it will delay enforcement of its Red Flags Rule for the fourth time. Financial institutions and creditors subject to enforcement…
Who Cares If A List of Email Addresses Gets Stolen?
A typical corporate data security policy classifies consumer contact information as confidential, but not “highly confidential” or “sensitive.” Should mere contact information be afforded greater protection? One case on point has dragged on since late…
DC Court Sides with the ABA - No Red Flag Rules for Lawyers
The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has ruled that the Federal Trade Commission's Red Flags Rules cannot be enforced against lawyers, saying that the FTC's interpretation of the Fair and Accurate Credit…
COPPA Enforcement Action
Earlier today, the FTC announced its latest COPPA enforcement action (http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2009/10/iconix.shtm). Iconix Brand Group, Inc., the operator of websites featuring its apparel brands, was fined $250,000 for collecting personal information from children without complying with…
FTC Continues Safe Harbor Enforcement Streak With Six New Proposed Settlements
On October 6, 2009, in one fell swoop, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced proposed settlements of charges against six companies for violations under the US/EU Safe Harbor Program. Specifically, these companies (World Innovators, Inc.;…
Since when does a legal entity have "privacy" rights?
Since the Third Circuit said so, in its September 22, 2009 decision in AT&T v. Federal Communications Commission (No. 084024). Most privacy practitioners would not consider a legal entity to have privacy rights. Rather, a…
HHS and FTC Announce New Breach Notification Rules for Unsecured Protected Health Information
On August 24 and 25, 2009, the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) and the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”), respectively published rules on when and how covered entities regulated by the Health Insurance Portability…
French Data Protection Agency Issues Recommendations Regarding Employees' Personal Data that Companies in France May Collect To Minimize the Impact of Swine Flu on Business Continuity
In anticipation of the Swine Flu and the consequences that it may have upon the continuity of the business of companies, the French Data Protection Agency (known under the acronym "CNIL") recently issued recommendations regarding…
French Data Protection Authority Releases New Opinion on Compliance with U.S. Discovery Procedures
On August 19, 2009, the French Data Protection Agency (also known as the "CNIL") released a new opinion (the "Opinion") on the transfer of personal data from France to a jurisdiction outside of Europe. The…