Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JUNE 7, 2022

20-303 (Office of Attorney General March 10, 2022): “internally generated inferences that a business holds about a consumer are personal information within the meaning of the CCPA, and must be disclosed to the consumer on request. ” * Bloomberg : Global Privacy Control Popularity Grows as Legal Status Up in Air.

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Michael Geist

MAY 24, 2024

With requirements to report the bill back the House shortly, the end result could mean no expert testimony and the possibility of an unamended bill that places privacy and freedom of expression online at risk. Mr. Garnett Genuis: Thank you, Chair. I think we’ve been very clear about our position around the Bernardo transfer.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

MAY 2, 2023

Some of these issues are specific to doing business with the government and others are broader issues that all companies face when using AI, and generative AI (GAI) in particular. This rapid increase in the use of AI creates a number of legal issues, some of which are addressed below.

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IPilogue

AUGUST 27, 2021

Privacy has been a reoccurring issue debated across the world as virtual communication is no longer seen as an option but essential to working remotely during a pandemic. Not only does this violate our privacy rights, but it also creates a bigger ethical dilemma within the economic market. Zoom: The 2020 Icon of Remote Work.

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 5, 2024

Posing complicated issues on artificial intelligence, data privacy and intellectual property rights, the stakeholders need to come up with some outstanding approaches to ensure a safe environment for all the players involved. Consequently, businesses using AI system, should be careful from such unintentional data disclosures.

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IPilogue

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

On September 7, 2021, the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPC) issued its response to the Ontario government’s white paper on proposals for a provincial private sector privacy law, as previously reported by the E-TIPS® Newsletter here.

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JD Supra Law

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform the business world, acquirors need to prepare for a deep dive when evaluating companies that use AI to enable their businesses or create proprietary AI. By: Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

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IPilogue

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

As part of the IP Innovation Clinic’s involvement in the inaugural year of Mitacs’ Business Strategy Internship program, Krystel completed an internship at 3D Bridge Solutions under the direct supervision of Karima Bawa. Notably, I had the opportunity to draft user manuals for the company’s product offering, as well as a privacy policy.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2022

“ Privacy. * Defendants also argue that May inadequately alleges that she is a “customer,” and that Defendants constitute “businesses,” under the CCPA. Moreover, the May complaint plausibly alleges that Defendants meet the definition of “businesses” under the CCPA. ” * Williams v. This argument fares no better.

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IPilogue

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

I also had the pleasure of working with Cristina Aguirre, Privacy Officer at AstraZeneca, and learned about the day-to-day operations of a major pharmaceutical company from her perspective. I began my internship at a very exciting time for privacy law in Canada. On September 22, 2021, Quebec’s Bill 64, received Royal Assent.

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IP and Legal Filings

APRIL 8, 2023

Celebrities have objected to this because it interferes with their personal lives and their right to privacy. These agreements include the following: ● Artist agreement – When an artist does business with a company, an agreement is made between the parties because art is inherently subject to many Intellectual Property issues.

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Michael Geist

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Privacy breaches have become increasingly commonplace as businesses of all sizes grapple with how to keep customer information secure and what to do when things go wrong. I’ve been proud to serve as an advisor to JusTech, which provides some notable lessons on legal innovation and privacy law.

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IP Watchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Additionally, the development and use of AI and machine learning technologies can raise issues related to privacy and security. They can also be used to make decisions that affect people's lives, such as in the criminal justice system or in hiring, which raises ethical concerns.

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Plagiarism Today

MARCH 28, 2022

million lawsuit filed against them over the 2017 song Privacy. The lawsuit, which was filed by Greensleeves Publishing, claims that Privacy is an infringement of the 1997 song Tight Up Skirt by Red Rat. Next up today, Dani Mallick at DancehallMag reports that Chris Brown and Sony Music have responded to a $1.5

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 16, 2021

Blackbaud argued that it’s not a regulated “business” pursuant to the CCPA. Plus, Blackbaud registered as a data broker in California, and the definition of “business” in the data broker law is identical to the CCPA. So the judge implies that the data broker registration functioned like an admission.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

If you purchase an internet connected device or toy, change the default password and check the device’s privacy and security settings to make sure you’re not sharing more information than you want. When online shopping, make sure you are on the official site of the business; using links from other sites is risky.

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IPilogue

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

As part of the IP Innovation Clinic’s involvement in the inaugural year of Mitacs’ Business Strategy Internship program, Androu completed an internship at InteraXon Inc. In this way, I conducted training sessions, helped update the privacy policy, and assisted with contract drafting, review, and negotiation.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Deputy Controller , Madras High court rejected the contention that the subject invention was excluded for being business method. The findings of this short judgement have possible significant implications on the jurisprudence regarding 3(k) and business methods in the Patent Act. The judgement comes on the heels of OpenTV v.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 22, 2022

The AADC requires businesses to adopt protective practices for children. However, to achieve this outcome, businesses must know which users are kids. This would require businesses to authenticate all of their users’ ages — and that is bad news for everyone. On the surface, this sounds pretty good.

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Traverse Legal Blog

JUNE 10, 2024

Data privacy and security have become critical concerns in the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI). For AI tool developers and businesses using these tools, understanding and adhering to data protection laws like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is essential.

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Olartemoure Blog

MARCH 7, 2023

Privacy-enhancing technologies are tools and techniques designed to protect users’ personal data and privacy by enabling the analysis and sharing of insights within data, without sharing the data itself. What are PETs? They minimize the use of data as they maximize its control. Why are they useful? They can take many forms.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

APRIL 28, 2023

Bill Requirements Identical to the California AADC, the bill applies to a “business that provides an online service, product, or feature likely to be accessed by a child.” The bill describes the following obligations for in-scope businesses: Data Protection Impact Assessments. Default Privacy Settings. Enforcement of Terms.

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TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Filed at a federal court in Illinois, the complaint sees DISH Network and Sling TV target Richard Moy, the alleged owner of CLVPN LLC, which ordinarily does business as City Lights Entertainment. Statutory damages for ECPA violations are almost negligible in comparison; $100 per day of violation or $10,000, whichever is greater.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

American business regulation generally encourages “permissionless” innovation. It requires businesses to prepare “impact assessments” before launching new features that kids are likely to access. The bill requires businesses to prioritize the best interests of children above all else.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The AADC would require many businesses to sort their online visitors into adults and children–necessarily requiring age authentication–so that children can receive heightened statutory protections. Regulated expressive conduct The AADC frames itself a “privacy” law, but that’s always been a gross lie.

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IP Watchdog

JUNE 29, 2023

On June 28, a group of 16 individuals filed a class action complaint in the Northern District of California against generative artificial intelligence (GAI) developer OpenAI on several alleged violations of federal and state law on privacy, unfair business practices and computer fraud.

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Plagiarism Today

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Next up today, Business Standard reports that, in India, the Delhi High Court has ordered the messaging platform Telegram to disclose the operators of various channels on its service that local rightsholders claim are sources for pirated content.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 8, 2022

The only profitable approach for businesses is to screen for users’ age and categorically deny services to any minors, period. The delegation of additional work onto the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) contradicts the voters’ clear instructions. Furthermore, the bill’s liability schemes cannot be managed or mitigated.

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JD Supra Law

AUGUST 16, 2024

Our newsletter reflects the focus of Akin’s cross-practice autonomous systems and advanced mobility team on developments in the regulatory, policy, trade, intellectual property, and cybersecurity and privacy spaces. By: Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

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IPilogue

MARCH 22, 2023

Their primary business is online counseling and therapy provided online through web-based interaction and phone/text communication with professional counselors. The complaint details BetterHelp’s dubious privacy practices, many of which display an egregious lack of concern for privacy interests.

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IIPRD

JANUARY 24, 2024

Introduction In a world ruled by machines using lots of data, rules about keeping personal information safe and rights to own ideas create difficult problems for businesses everywhere. This literature will delve into the issues that surround the sensitive issue of how companies maintain privacy while also trying to foster innovation.

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Olartemoure Blog

AUGUST 10, 2022

Worldwide, on 2022 companies are planning to invest over US$1M on privacy initiatives, resulting in the fact that companies with higher revenues tend to invest larger sums. Business reasons to invest in personal data protection. A consumer privacy survey indicates that 84% of respondents are concerned about privacy.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

This week, Delaware Governor John Carney signed the Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act into law. The outreach effort will inform Delaware consumers of their rights under the new law and describe businesses’ obligations. The bill goes into effect on January 1, 2025, and a public outreach effort will begin by July 1, 2024.

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McKinsey Operations

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Consumer faith in cybersecurity, data privacy, and responsible AI hinges on what companies do today—and establishing this digital trust just might lead to business growth.

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JD Supra Law

JULY 18, 2023

In a putative class action filed on June 28, 2023, in the Northern District of California, and in other similar cases, plaintiffs allege that OpenAI, Microsoft, and their respective affiliates violated the privacy rights of millions of internet users through the large-scale scraping of their personal data from social media, blog posts, and other websites, (..)

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

“For decades, businesses have devoted significant time and effort to developing compliance programs for the federal Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”), a nationwide preemptive children’s privacy standard.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 2, 2024

This blog article guides you to understand the triggers that may deem you to be “Doing Business” in California, or the need to register with the Secretary of State which is possible even if your business is not based there! We recommend you review this blog article and seek legal advice if you are in doubt.

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