Privacy and Data Security
SCAM Act Legislation Introduced to Hold Platforms Accountable for Deceptive Ads
By Richard B. Newman |
On February 4, 2026 Senators Gellego (D-AZ) and Moreno (R-OH) introduced bipartisan legislation to crack down on deceptive online ads. The Safeguarding Consumers from Advertising Misconduct (“SCAM”) Act would require online platforms to take reasonable steps to prevent fraudulent and deceptive ads and strengthen accountability when they slip through the cracks. The bill could potentially…
Amendments to the FTC COPPA Rule Now in Effect
By Richard B. Newman |
On June 23, 2025, amendments to the FTC’s Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) Rule became effective. The amended COPPA Rule (or, “Final Rule”) enhances obligations on many operators of websites and online services. The FTC previously amended COPPA in 2013 to address emerging technologies. What is the FTC Children’s Online Privacy Protection (COPPA) Rule? Congress…
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,…