One of the most litigated state telemarketing laws in the country has been significantly pared down. On May 2, 2023, the Florida legislature passed a bill to amend the Florida Telephone Solicitation Act (FTSA), Fla. Stat. § 501.059. The bill was presented to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on May 16 and was signed into law on May 25. In this post, we cover the origins of the FTSA, its prior scope, and how the amendments modify the law. This amendment should significantly curtail lawsuits filed under the FTSA against companies that use technology to assist in placing calls to consumers.
FTC Issues Policy Statement Regarding Biometric Information
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a policy statement on May 18, 2023, addressing concerns relating to the collection and use of biometric information. The Biometrics Policy Statement, which the FTC’s Commissioners voted 3-0 to issue, outlines practices related to biometric information that the FTC views as violations or will take into account when evaluating
FTC Hosts Panel Regarding Cloud Computing Business Practices
On Thursday, May 11, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission hosted a panel to discuss questions relating to the cloud computing industry. As we’ve previously covered, the FTC is currently seeking public comment as part of a Request for Information regarding cloud computing business practices. In part, the goal of the panel was to identify issues the FTC should explore in its RFI.
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Four Data Security Safeguards the FTC Would Like Companies To Adopt in 2023
Data security will be an enforcement priority for the FTC in 2023. The FTC, in its December 14, 2022, Commission meeting, highlighted four data security measures that it believes are particularly important for strong cybersecurity.
This Update discusses what these safeguards are and why the FTC believes they are so critical.
FTC Kicks Off Wide-Ranging Privacy Rulemaking
On August 11, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM), kicking off its long-awaited rulemaking on commercial surveillance and data security.
The ANPRM is the first step in a long process that could result in the adoption of a federal regulation addressing privacy, data security, and use of
FTC Scrutinizing Ed Tech Providers and Endorsements
In its most recent open meeting, the Federal Trade Commission unanimously: (1) issued a Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act policy statement directed at ed tech providers, and (2) proposed amendments to the Endorsement Guides, which address influencer advertising on social media and consumer reviews.
The COPPA policy statement makes clear that the FTC is
What’s Next for Privacy at the FTC Following the Confirmation of Alvaro Bedoya
Alvaro Bedoya has now been sworn in as a commissioner for the U.S. Federal Trade Commission. This restores a Democratic majority on the Commission and will enable the agency to move forward with the aggressive agenda of Chair Lina Khan. As a result, we can expect to see significant actions by the FTC on privacy