EU-US Data Privacy Framework Certification

Keep Pace in Europe with the EU-US Data Privacy Framework Certification Earlier this summer, the Biden Administration and the European Commission formalized the EU-US Privacy Framework (“DPF”). This is a very big deal and a long-awaited remedy for U.S. companies to competitively offer technology products and services to EU markets. You may recall the [...]

By |2023-09-01T14:37:21+00:00September 1st, 2023|Business, Contracts, Privacy|Comments Off on EU-US Data Privacy Framework Certification

A Fortnite Education

A Fortnite Education: Epic Games’ Hard Lesson in Children’s Privacy, Dark Patterns, and FTC Enforcement Epic Games, Inc. (“Epic”) wrapped up 2022 by entering into an agreement with the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) to pay whopping penalties and refunds over allegations of violating children’s privacy law and using dark patterns to trick players into [...]

By |2023-01-27T01:24:54+00:00January 26th, 2023|Business, Developers, Privacy, Video Game|Comments Off on A Fortnite Education

It’s not just business, it’s personal.

CCPA Applies to Employment Information Starting January 1, 2023 A series of amendments to the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) will take effect on January 1, 2023, resulting in big changes for your company’s privacy program. The most significant of these is the end of the existing exemption for personal information relating to employees, [...]

By |2022-10-06T01:18:06+00:00October 6th, 2022|Business, Legislative Updates, Privacy|Comments Off on It’s not just business, it’s personal.

Your Privacy Policy is Just the Tip of the Iceberg

There’s no doubt about it, consumer privacy laws are here to stay. Since 2018, countries around the world and a swath of U.S. states have dramatically changed policy direction with respect to privacy. New consumer privacy laws now set boundaries on use of consumer data by private companies and empower consumers with controls over [...]

By |2022-01-18T20:59:13+00:00January 18th, 2022|Business, Privacy|Comments Off on Your Privacy Policy is Just the Tip of the Iceberg

Prop 24 and CCPA

Overview California has again brought changes to US privacy laws, with effects for businesses both within and outside of California. On November 3, 2020, California voters passed Prop 24 to amend the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA) to expand consumer privacy rights and impose updated or entirely new requirements on businesses that [...]

By |2021-08-26T15:18:53+00:00January 27th, 2021|Business, Privacy|Comments Off on Prop 24 and CCPA

Oregon Workplace Fairness Act

Overview Oregon SB 726, known as the Oregon Workplace Fairness Act (the “OWFA”), was passed by the legislature in 2019, effective October 1st, 2020. The OWFA will require major changes to employee/employer agreements and discrimination policies.  Employers in Oregon should immediately review and update their policies and agreements based on the law’s provisions. The [...]

By |2021-08-26T15:18:25+00:00September 30th, 2020|Business, Employment, HR, Legislative Updates, Small Business|Comments Off on Oregon Workplace Fairness Act

COVID-19 Quick Reference Guide

Last updated 05/01/20 We will continue to update these responses and resources as we learn more. Should you have any questions, please contact us and we’d be happy to help you navigate through these unpredictable and unprecedented times. Please note that the resources we are providing in this and all subsequent posts [...]

By |2020-05-01T23:55:34+00:00March 31st, 2020|Business, COVID19|Comments Off on COVID-19 Quick Reference Guide

Available Legal & Business Resources in Response to COVID-19

Last updated 04/08/20 Available Legal & Business Resources in Response to COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant disruptions for all businesses worldwide. We have been helping clients understand the ramifications of COVID-19 as we seek to understand them ourselves, and as part of those conversations we have compiled a list of resources [...]

By |2020-04-08T19:08:02+00:00March 31st, 2020|Business, COVID19|Comments Off on Available Legal & Business Resources in Response to COVID-19