Why is a privacy notice important?
Drafting a privacy notice can be a daunting task for non attorneys. We take a look at some of the reasons organizations with an online presence should maintain a current privacy notice. We look at state and federal laws, third party requirements, as well as general business reasons for a well maintained privacy notice.
What is precise geolocation?
Recent privacy legislation has begun to explicitly call out precise geolocation. We look at the history and infrastructure of geolocation to predict future trends.
Continue readingWhat are information categories?
The VCDPA requires businesses to list categories of personal data in their privacy notices. The VCDPA does not list any examples of categories. We look at similar privacy laws to find examples of categories.
Continue readingWhat is the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act?
We take a look at the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act ("BIPA") and discuss some of the key elements of the law. Biometrics are a unique category of information that cannot be changed if compromised. Enhanced laws for biometrics may become a common part of privacy law so we look at BIPA to discern potential future trends.
Continue readingPrivacy and Billing
What are common issues e-commerce companies have when it comes to Privacy? We also take a look at laws related to digital transactions on a state and federal level. We also look at industry standards and how those may affect e-commerce companies.
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