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Google Presses Pause on Joint Investigation by Agreeing to Record-Setting COPPA Settlement

The FTC and the New York Attorney General recently announced a record-setting $170 million ($136 million to the FTC and $34 million to the NY AG) joint settlement with Google. The settlement resolves allegations that…

The Justice Department Really Doesn’t Like Coupon Settlements (But They Still Can Work)

It’s no secret that the Justice Department and state Attorneys General don’t like coupon settlements in class actions. Since 2007, groups of state AGs have been objecting regularly to coupon settlements that would…

AdTech Groups Seek California AG Clarification on CCPA Scope

Last week, five advertising and marketing trade associations jointly filed comments with the California Attorney General seeking clarification on provisions within the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). While…

In the Data Business? You May Be Obligated to Register in Vermont by Thursday

In the Data Business? You May Be Obligated to Register in Vermont by Thursday Data brokers have until this Thursday to register with the Vermont Secretary of State as part of a new data broker oversight law that…

California Privacy Update: What We Heard at Friday’s CCPA Hearing

As we noted previously, the California Attorney General is holding a series of public forums on the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) to provide the public with an initial opportunity to comment on CCPA…