Privacy and Data Security
Three Things Lead Generators Must Know About the New FCC Single Seller Rule
By Richard B. Newman |
As previously blogged about here, the Federal Communications Commission recently published the final, single-seller lead generator consent rule (the “Rule”). The Rule amends the definition of “prior express written consent” for purposes of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act and will dramatically impact the lead generation industry. How Does the FCC’s One-to-One, Single Seller Rule Impact…
United States Sues Telehealth Providers and Executives
By Richard B. Newman |
On June 10, 2024, the U.S. Justice Department announced that together with the Federal Trade Commission, it filed an amended complaint against telehealth company Cerebral Inc., Cerebral’s founder and former Chief Executive Officer, Kyle Robertson; former Cerebral executive Alex Martelli; telehealth companies Zealthy Inc., Gronk Inc. and Bruno Health P.A. and an executive of those…
Hinch Newman Recognized on Prestigious List of 2023 Most Popular Reads
By Richard B. Newman |
On December 28, 2023, JD Supra, a leading source of legal intelligence, announced its “Spotlight on: The FCC – 2023 Popular Reads.” The Spotlight includes a recap of some of the most widely read FCC-related updates, analysis and commentary published on JD Supra throughout 2023. The January 2023 article authored by Richard B. Newman entitled…
FTC Proposed Revisions to COPPA Rule
By Richard B. Newman |
The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule requires operators of websites and online services that are directed to children under 13 years of age, or that have “actual knowledge” they are collecting personal information from children under 13 years of age. The COPPA Rule imposes notice, consent, data security and data minimization requirements. On December 20,…
FCC Adopts New Rule to Close the Lead Generator Robocall and Robotexts Loophole
By Richard B. Newman |
On December 13, 2023, the Federal Communications Commission adopted new rules designed to protect consumers from “scam communications” by directly addressing some of the “biggest vulnerabilities” in America’s robotext defenses and closing the “lead generator” robocall/robotexts loophole. The new rules allow blocking of “red flagged” robotexting numbers, codifies Do-Not-Call rules for texting, and encourages an…
FTC Authorizes Use of Civil Investigative Demands (CIDs) for AI-Related Products and Services
By Richard B. Newman |
On November 21, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission announced that it has approved an omnibus resolution authorizing the use of compulsory process in non-public investigations involving products and services that use or claim to be produced using artificial intelligence (AI) or claim to detect its use. The resolution will streamline the FTC staff counsel’s ability to…