The Right to Be Forgotten (RTBF) under Article 17 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a legal right that allows individuals to request the deletion of their personal data by data controllers (organizations that collect and manage personal data). It is also known as the right to erasure.…
California has enacted several laws to protect consumer privacy with one of the most significant being the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) which was expanded by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). These laws grant consumers various rights regarding their personal data, including, but not necessarily limited to, the right…
Virtual Reality (VR) technology is rapidly transforming industries from entertainment and gaming to education and healthcare. As VR becomes more integrated into daily life, it also raises unique legal questions. In California, a state known for being at the forefront of both technology and regulation, various laws already impact VR…
The genetic testing company, 23andMe, known for its popular DNA ancestry and health reports, is facing a class-action lawsuit following a data breach that resulted in the personal information of Jewish customers being exposed on the dark web. The so-called “dark web” is the world wide web content that exists…
In the digital era, where personal interactions, commerce, and even the way we perceive reality have migrated to online platforms, data privacy has become a paramount concern. Among the technology giants, Facebook, now rebranded as Meta, stands as a towering figure in the realm of social media and virtual reality.…
The rapid growth of the internet and the widespread use of social media platforms have provided individuals with new avenues for communication, networking, and information sharing. However, the rise of the digital age has also brought about the concerning issue of internet cyberspace harassment. Online harassment encompasses various forms of…
The franchise and business opportunity rules mandate sellers to issue a clear and concise disclosure document at least ten days before the consumer pays funds. The document must include the following information: Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of other purchasers; Fully-audited financial statement of the seller; Background and experience of…
The federal Lanham Act (“Lanham Act”) allows civil actions for false advertising that misrepresents the nature, characteristics, qualities, or geographic origin of goods or services. See 15 U.S.C. § 1125(a) stating in relevant part as follows: (1) Any person who, on or in connection with any goods or services, or any…
It is not legal or ethical to engage in false or misleading advertising for selling products or services. This is especially true when the advertising harms consumers or competitors in violation of state or federal laws. A business that uses misleading words for the sale of a product or service…
A business organization has legal responsibilities when it comes to data access, control, and management. The government has recently issued an opinion regarding disclosure requirements for the so-called “inferred data” which comprise of internally generated inferences within the context of a consumer’s right of access request. California Civil Code Section…