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May 5th, 2023
Aggressive Washington Privacy Law Includes Right to Sue and Onerous Consent Obligations
Privacy & Data Security Associate Bram Schumer is quoted in the article, "Aggressive Washington Privacy Law Includes Right to Sue and Onerous Consent Obligations" published by Cybersecurity Law Report. The article discusses the Washington state privacy law referred to as, My Health My Data (MHMD) that is the first U.S. privacy law in the 2020s to give consumers an unrestricted right to sue. Bram is quoted saying, "MHMD categorizes cookie identifiers and IP addresses as personal information. The FTC took a similar position in the GoodRx and BetterHelp settlements."
The FTC found that the apps’ providing Facebook and Instagram with cookie data and consumer’s browsing behavior for prescriptions and health conditions enclosed personal health information. Bram notes, “This data can be used to show consumers targeted advertisements for things like STI testing and mental health services."
Read the full article here. (Behind paywall)
Other Quoted
#FromTheFrontLines: These Entertainment Lawyers Break Down What Black Creatives Are Striking For
Essence spoke with Marcie Cleary on the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes over ongoing labor disputes with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. View Article
August 18 2023
Future or Fad: Will Headless Brands Rewrite the Book on Branding?
Culture3 quotes Jeremy S. Goldman on the rising popularity of “headless brands” in the blockchain community. Read more.
July 31 2023
Fla. Bar CTA Program Could Be Win For Solos Across The US
Law360 quotes Tyler Maulsby on a recent Florida Bar initiative offering all Florida attorneys a free client trust accounting management service. Read more.
July 20 2023
