Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 10, 2022

Today, I’m covering AB 2408, a performative “protect kids online” bill that kick kids off social media entirely and ruin the Internet for adults too. Age and identity authentication have numerous downsides and tradeoffs, including creating privacy and security risks for minors.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 5, 2022

This is a case focusing on ownership of social media accounts. See “ Social Media Ownership Disputes Part II: Bridal Wear Company Takes Back Control of Instagram Account from Ex-Employee ” and “ Another Confused Entry in the Social Media Account Ownership Jurisprudence–JLM v. (See The court also found “Ms.

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Nelligan Law

MARCH 29, 2023

Parents who share every aspect of their children’s lives on social media often do so with the intention of celebrating their children’s milestones and achievements, but they may not realize the potential consequences of their actions. Reading Time: 3 minutes What is “sharenting”? Get consent.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 8, 2022

The Federal Trade Commission has estimated that 25 percent of social media users have been individually targeted by scammers, with losses totaling more than $770 million. Although the use of social media can be fun, it also poses risk to users.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2024

violates Illinois' Biometric Information Privacy Act by unlawfully using voice recordings created by users of its Facebook and Messenger platforms, but allowed the plaintiff to amend claims that the social media giant profited from and improperly stored her data.

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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. What I do know is that Bill S-210 runs counter to the Conservatives’ longstanding support for freedom of expression online.

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Michael Geist

APRIL 17, 2023

The Federal Court of Canada last week dismissed the Privacy Commissioner of Canada’s complaint against Facebook stemming from alleged privacy violations involving Cambridge Analytica. The Privacy Commissioner ruled against Facebook in 2019, but Facebook disagreed with the findings and took the matter to court.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The transition from simply turning on the television to logging into accounts such as social media and OTT platforms, has resulted the entertainment industry to witness an astonishing evolution. Image Sources: Shutterstock] This situation gave rise to a conundrum surrounding the issue of data privacy.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently released data showing that more than 95,000 consumers reported losses totaling $770 million from fraud schemes that started on social media. Cryptocurrency scams accounted for 37 percent of all reported fraud losses that originated on social media.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently issued guidance on protecting the security of organizations’ social media accounts to reduce the risk of unauthorized access to those accounts. Establish an incident response plan.

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Michael Geist

JANUARY 11, 2022

I spoke at the 2018 Privacy Symposium hosted by the International Association of Privacy Professionals. There, I discussed online privacy rights issues which changed with the emergence of different social media platforms and how it should be addressed. . The link to the video can be found here. . CC BY 2.0).

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IPilogue

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Online privacy is, without a doubt, an area of growing concern. The proposal was presented in two parts: a discussion outlining the government’s intent to regulate social media platforms, and a technical paper outlining details of the proposed law. Photo by AbsolutVision ( UNSPLASH ).

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LexBlog IP

JULY 21, 2023

The use of generative AI tools is much like how users use the Internet or social media. ” Like other forms of technology that have developed in the past, there are serious implications with the use of generative AI on individuals’ privacy.

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IPilogue

JULY 4, 2022

A thorough analysis of the selected EdTech products showed that a vast majority of the government-endorsed online learning platforms risked children’s privacy and violated children’s rights. Part 2 will discuss the HRW report’s recommendations and the initiatives being taken to address the risks that EdTech poses to child privacy.

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IPilogue

JUNE 1, 2022

Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, academic discussions indicated that artificial intelligence (AI) would signify the fourth industrial revolution with tangible economic benefits and potential privacy concerns. Nowadays, privacy concerns exceed personal information protection. .

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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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Michael Geist

MAY 16, 2024

For those new to the bill, the government has called it “fundamentally flawed” since it contemplates measures that raise privacy concerns through mandated age verification technologies, website blocking, and extends far beyond pornography sites to include search and social media.

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IPilogue

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

In August, Apple made headlines by introducing new privacy features in their upcoming software updates. Over the years, Apple has cultivated a strong reputation as a protector of consumer privacy. One of their core values and popular marketing point s is that “privacy is a fundamental human right.”

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JUNE 7, 2022

July 7, 2020): “The privacy policy includes a section titled “Rights of California Residents,” which addresses requirements of the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), Cal. ” * Bloomberg : Global Privacy Control Popularity Grows as Legal Status Up in Air. Voodoo SAS v. SayGames LLC, 2020 WL 379165 (N.D.

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Michael Geist

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The policies it should have prioritized such as stronger privacy and competition rules were largely left to languish with Bill C-27 still in committee and now subject to mounting opposition over the decision fold AI regulation with minimal consultation into the bill.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 30, 2023

As artificial intelligence, also known as “AI” becomes more of a household word, it is worth pointing out not only how cool it can be, but also how some uses raise privacy concerns. Examples of this are evident in the massive explosion of smartphones and social media.

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IPilogue

JULY 16, 2021

Reports of racial bias and Canadian privacy law violations weaken the argument for implementing FRT. On June 10, 2021, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (“OPC”) issued a 29-page report on FRT and Royal Canadian Mounted Police (“RCMP”) -related surveillance as it pertains to the Canadian public. What is Clearview?

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LexBlog IP

JULY 13, 2021

The world of competitive video gaming implicates a complicated patchwork of privacy laws, and esports companies need to keep in mind some key issues when assessing privacy and cybersecurity obligations. Below are some of the key questions to think through to assess issues related to data use (privacy) and cybersecurity in esports.

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43(B)log

AUGUST 5, 2021

Dustin Marlan, The Dystopian Right of Publicity Privacy problems (surveillance) are often analogized to the dystopia of 1984; ROP problems stemming from infinite transferablility can be analogized to Brave New World (1932). Class action ROP lawsuits against social media: result was broader consents in TOS. See her book.

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Michael Geist

OCTOBER 2, 2023

By contrast, the inclusion of registration requirements for a wide range of undertakings, including some podcast services, online news sites, adult content sites, and social media left some characterizing it as a podcast registry or part of “one of the world’s most repressive online censorship schemes.” So what’s the reality?

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Michael Geist

JUNE 20, 2024

The government’s most controversial digital-related bills including online harms (Bill C-63) and privacy and AI regulation (Bill C-27) barely moved during the session, a function of badly bloated legislation that create at least as many problems as they solve. The bill was introduced two years ago, but just now cleared the House.

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JD Supra Law

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Our wide-ranging discussion covered how regulators can address the privacy, security and transparency concerns that underlie this transformative technology. By: Pillsbury - Internet & Social Media Law Blog Alex Tuzhilin, Julia Glidden and Gerry Petrella.

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Michael Geist

JANUARY 29, 2024

I’ve described Bill S-210 , the Protecting Young Persons from Exposure to Pornography Act , as the most dangerous Internet bill you’ve never heard of as it contemplates measures that raise privacy concerns, website blocking, and extend far beyond pornography sites to include search and social media.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Social media scams. Scams starting on social media accounted for the highest total losses at $1.4 While investment-related scams were the fourth most reported fraud category, losses in this category grew. People reported median losses of $7.7K – up from $5K in 2022.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 13, 2021

Music is also a vital component of social media platforms, as research displays that nine out of 10 social media users engage in a music related activity on their apps. Taking heed of the GDPR, in early 2020, California passed the California Consumer Privacy Act ( CCPA ).

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MAY 11, 2022

Furthermore, the age authentication process would expose both under-18s and adults to extra privacy and security risks. The bill regulates “social media platforms,” defined as an “electronic medium” that allows “users to create, share, and view user?generated What The Bill Says. generated content.”

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 18, 2024

The term “link taxes” refer to the government compulsion of large Internet services, such as social media or search engines, to pay news media for indexing and publishing their headlines and links. 4) Social media “defective design” lawsuits go forward. #StopTheSADScheme. Does anyone care?

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JD Supra Law

JULY 18, 2023

By: ArentFox Schiff

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Provider groups and privacy advocates have joined together to put pressure on Congress to pass two bipartisan bills designed to bolster children and teens’ privacy. 3663) and the Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act (S. The Kids Online Safety Act (S.

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Michael Geist

JANUARY 31, 2024

It may be the most dangerous Internet bill you’ve never heard of since it contemplates measures that raise privacy concerns, website blocking, and extend far beyond pornography sites to include search and social media. Ensure compatibility of Canadian regulations on age-verification with international standards.

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Michael Geist

OCTOBER 25, 2021

He was one of the first MPs to seriously consider user rights within Canadian copyright law, a vocal supporter of net neutrality and more affordable wireless services, and a leading advocate for privacy protection and social media regulation.

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IP Tech Blog

MARCH 8, 2024

On September 18, 2023, NetChoice, LLC — a national trade association with members from the tech and social media industry — obtained a preliminary injunction from the District Court for the Northern District of California preventing the State of California from enforcing the California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act (“AADC” or the “Act”).

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