We’ve discussed how the states have passed privacy laws to protect their residents. We have also referenced the state and federal rules or regulations that are designed to promote transparency, security, accuracy, proper data collection, and accountability. The Federal Constitution has not expressly mentioned the right to privacy. However, under…
We have briefly discussed some of the state and federal privacy laws that are applicable to consumers and commercial organizations. It is important to understand how personal information is being obtained and distributed by businesses. Personal information is also being obtained and distributed by bad actors – i.e., criminals who…
Part I: DMV Sale of Personal Information A group has investigated and allegedly found that the California Department of Motor Vehicles has earned more than $50 million by selling personal information of drivers to third parties without consent. This data may include names, addresses, and registration information. The DMV claims…
Internet spam violations have increased in the past years. For example, the spammers use the interconnected network of computers that links us together in the world to disseminate malware. The spammers also use the internet to send junk email that fills up email accounts and can be used to commit…
Do you monitor what personal information companies access and store when you visit a website? Do you wish you had more ability to know what companies do with such data? In 2018, user data privacy rights have become a major topic for discussion. Starting with Europe’s enactment of the General…
For this week’s blog post, we will continue with the topic of recent Supreme Court decisions that are affecting the business, e-commerce, and internet world. Specifically, we will discuss Ohio v. American Express, a case involving the Sherman Antitrust Act and major credit card companies. In the United States, credit…
On May 30, 2018, the California State Senate voted to pass a bill that will ensure net neutrality on the internet in the State of California. With the FCC’s repealing of Obama-era net neutrality rules going into effect on June 11, 2018, California’s bill will provide for continued net neutrality…
In general, internet commerce transpires on the national and international levels. Naturally, data protection is an important concern for private and public agencies. The European Union’s remaining members are currently in the process of another process to protect data with the “General Data Protection Regulation” (GDPR) set to take effect…
Spam, for those lucky enough to be unfamiliar about it, are those unsolicited commercial emails that often clutter up inboxes with offers of sales and services that range from the reliable to the questionable. Due to the issues presented to consumers, Congress, in its wisdom, enacted a law called the…
Class certification can be a complicated issue that does not just rely on fulfilling the usual requirements. For example, in Gass v Best Buy Co., Inc., an issue of fact had to be determined in order to confirm the class action certification. What was the court’s decision in Gass v.…