Publications

Searched Practice: Privacy & Data Security

"A Ray of Hope to Eliminate False Light," Privacy Perspectives (9/11/2013)
Jeff Kosseff Author

"Federal Court Finds Stored Communications Act Applies to Facebook Wall Posts," InsidePrivacy Blog (9/4/2013)
Lindsay Burke Author

"Key Takeaways From DAA's Mobile Principles," Law360 (8/22/2013)
Stephen Satterfield Author

"The NLRB Strikes Down Employer Policies on Social Media and the Confidentiality of Complaint Investigation," Covington Advisory (8/15/2013)
Eric Bosset Co-Author, Lindsay Burke Co-Author

"China Issues Comprehensive Regulation on Collection and Use of Personal Information by Internet and Telecommunication Service Providers," Covington E-Alert (7/25/2013)
Scott Livingston Co-Author

"Personalization of Travel Shopping," InsidePrivacy Blog (6/4/2013)
Nigel Howard Author

"Advocate General Submits Opinion in Google Spain Case," InsidePrivacy Blog (June 2013)
Monika Kuschewsky Author

"Employers Must Obtain Employee Consent for BYOD Programs," Law360 (5/24/2013)
Yaron Dori Co-Author, Jeff Kosseff Co-Author

"Delta Succeeds in Dismissing California AG’s First CalOPPA Case," InsidePrivacy Blog (5/10/2013)
Nigel Howard Author

"European Commission Proposal for Data Protection Regulation Delayed Again," InsidePrivacy Blog (May 2013)
Monika Kuschewsky Author

"Ministry Restricts Pre-Installation of Apps on Mobile Smart Devices," BNA World Data Protection Report (May 2013)
Scott Livingston Author

"Sweden Hit with €3M Penalty Payment For Delay in Transposing Data Retention Directive," InsidePrivacy Blog (May 2013)
Monika Kuschewsky Co-Author

"As Consumer Use of Mobile Apps Grows, So Too Does Regulatory Scrutiny," The CCA Voice (Spring/Summer 2013)
Matthew DelNero Co-Author, Jeff Kosseff Co-Author

"FTC’s New Children’s Privacy Guidance: 4 Traps To Avoid," Law360 (4/30/2013)
Matthew DelNero Co-Author, Lindsey Tonsager Co-Author

"Reflections on Legal and Policy Developments in Cybersecurity," Law360 (4/25/2013)
David Fagan Co-Author, John Veroneau Co-Author, Robert Nichols Co-Author, Kristen Eichensehr Co-Author

"Draft Regulation in China Would Allow Government “Supervisory Inspections” and Impose New Compliance Obligations on Certain Companies Collecting Personal Information," Covington E-Alert (4/19/2013)
Scott Livingston Co-Author

"Social Media, Bring-Your-Own Device Policies, and Insurance Coverage: How to Manage Employment-Related Liabilities," Covington E-Alert (4/11/2013)
Lindsey Tonsager Co-Author

"The EU Article 29 Working Party Opinion on Apps on Smart Devices and its Implications," World Data Protection Report (April 2013)
Daniel Cooper Co-Author

"A Comprehensive Privacy Regime Rising on the Eastern Horizon," Data Protection Law & Policy (April 2013)
Eric Carlson Co-Author, Scott Livingston Co-Author

"The Threat from Within: Theft of Business Critical Information by Company Insiders," (March 2013)
Chris Bracebridge Co-Author, Kurt Calia Co-Author, David Fagan Co-Author, Marialuisa Gallozzi Co-Author, Robert Haney Co-Author, Robert Newman Co-Author, Richard Shea Co-Author, Lindsey Tonsager Co-Author

"German Government Proposes Cybersecurity Law," InsidePrivacy Blog (March 2013)
Monika Kuschewsky Author

"Private Sector's Role In White House Trade Secrets Plan," Law360 (2/21/2013)
David Fagan Co-Author, James Garland Co-Author, Robert Newman Co-Author, Richard Shea Co-Author, Kristen Eichensehr Co-Author

"China Releases New National Standard for Personal Information Collected Over Information Systems," Covington E-Alert (2/15/2013)
Daniel Cooper Co-Author, Eric Carlson Co-Author, Scott Livingston Co-Author

"Data Privacy and the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act," Covington E-Alert (2/14/2013)
Daniel Cooper Co-Author, Dirk Suringa Co-Author

"China Enacts New Data Privacy Legislation," Covington E-Alert (1/11/2013)
Timothy Stratford Co-Author, Eric Carlson Co-Author, Scott Livingston Co-Author, Daniel Cooper Co-Author, Kurt Wimmer Co-Author

"Albrecht Report on the Proposed EU Data Protection Regulation Revisited," The Privacy Advisor (January 2013)
Monika Kuschewsky Author

"FTC And Facial ID Tech: What Businesses Should Know," Law360 (11/8/2012)
Kurt Wimmer Co-Author, Stephen Satterfield Co-Author

"European Parliament Endorses Amendments to Dual-Use Regulation; Export Controls Could Include Unlisted Internet and Mobile Surveillance Technologies," InsideTechMedia Blog (11/6/2012)
Agnieszka Polcyn Co-Author

"On the Eve of International Conference in Uruguay, Taking Stock of Data Privacy Developments in Latin America," InsidePrivacy (10/10/2012)
Matthew DelNero Author

"“Data Privacy and Publishing”," Publisher Roundtable on Data Privacy in conjunction with The Publishers Association (September 2012)
Mark Young

"FTC Proposes Additional Revisions to COPPA Rule," Covington E-Alert (8/2/2012)
Kurt Wimmer Co-Author, Yaron Dori Co-Author, Lindsey Tonsager Co-Author, Shelton Abramson Co-Author

"The In Re iPhone App Dismissal Order: Key Holdings," Law360 (6/26/2012)
Shelton Abramson Co-Author, Mali Friedman Co-Author

"New Data Privacy Rules in China Target Mobile Smart Device Manufacturers and Online Content Providers," Covington E-Alert (6/21/2012)
Scott Livingston Co-Author

"10 Steps for Responding to a Corporate Data Security Breach," Corporate Counsel (5/21/2012)
David Fagan Co-Author, Stephen Satterfield Co-Author

"Update on the Reform of the European Data Protection Framework," Covington E-Alert (3/27/2012)
Daniel Cooper Co-Author, Jean De Ruyt Co-Author, Lisa Peets Co-Author, Henriette Tielemans Co-Author, Wim van Velzen Co-Author, Mark Young Co-Author

"Data Protection," Law Society Gazette (3/1/2012)
Jean De Ruyt Co-Author, Lisa Peets Co-Author

"White House Unveils Comprehensive Privacy Protection Framework," Covington E-Alert (2/27/2012)
Kurt Wimmer Co-Author, Yaron Dori Co-Author, Lindsey Tonsager Co-Author, Elizabeth Canter Co-Author, Stephen Satterfield Co-Author, Laura Brookover Co-Author

"Famous for Fifteen People: Celebrity, Newsworthiness, and Fraley v. Facebook," Stanford Law Review Online (2/10/2012)
Simon Frankel Co-Author, Laura Brookover Co-Author, Stephen Satterfield Co-Author

"Reform of the European Data Protection Framework," Covington E-Alert (1/25/2012)
Daniel Cooper Co-Author, Henriette Tielemans Co-Author, Mark Young Co-Author, Lisa Peets Co-Author, Jean De Ruyt Co-Author, Wim van Velzen Co-Author

"New Internet Competition Rules in China Include Personal Data Protections," Covington E-Alert (1/17/2012)
Timothy Stratford Co-Author, Eric Carlson Co-Author, Scott Livingston Co-Author

"UK ICO Issues Updated Guidance on the Rules on Use of Cookies and Similar Technologies," InsidePrivacy Blog (12/22/2011)
Maria-Martina Yalamova Co-Author

"Data Retention, Law Enforcement Access, and the Cloud," Bloomberg Technology Law Report (12/8/2011)
Mark Young Co-Author, Ezra Steinhardt Co-Author

"Stanford Study Highlights Trend Toward an Expansion of "Personally Identifiable Information"," Covington E-Alert (10/21/2011)
Laura Brookover Co-Author

"SEC Guidance on Disclosure Related To Cybersecurity," Covington Advisory (10/17/2011)
David Fagan Co-Author, Stephen Satterfield Co-Author, David Martin Co-Author, Keir Gumbs Co-Author

"No place to hide," European Lawyer (September 2011)
Henriette Tielemans Co-Author

"Data retention in Europe - under attack and under review," Privacy Laws & Business (July 2011)
Mark Young Co-Author, Ezra Steinhardt Co-Author

"Policy Impacts of Data Security Breaches in the US," E-Commerce Law & Policy (June 2011)
David Fagan Co-Author, Stephen Satterfield Co-Author

"E-Health: Ethical and Data Privacy Challenges in the EU," Clinica (April 2011)
Brian Kelly Author

"PNR Data in the Spotlight," Covington Advisory (3/10/2011)
Daniel Cooper Co-Author, Henriette Tielemans Co-Author

"Cloud Computing Continues to Loom Large on the International Data Privacy Agenda," EuroWatch (2/15/2011)
Daniel Cooper Co-Author, Henriette Tielemans Co-Author, Mark Young Co-Author

"Cloud Computing Continues to Loom Large on the International Data Privacy Agenda," Covington Advisory (2/10/2011)
Daniel Cooper Co-Author, Henriette Tielemans Co-Author, Mark Young Co-Author

"Private Actions Challenging Online Data Collection Practices are Increasing: Assessing The Legal Landscape," Intellectual Property & Technology Law Journal (February 2011)
Eric Bosset Co-Author, Simon Frankel Co-Author, Mali Friedman Co-Author, Stephen Satterfield Co-Author

"New York Bill Would Require Consent Before Sharing Consumer Info and Mandate Data Inspection And Correction Opportunities," Covington E-Alert (1/28/2011)
Yaron Dori Co-Author, Daniel Kahn Co-Author

"Council of Europe Adopts Recommendation on Profiling," World Data Protection Report (January 2011)
Daniel Cooper Author

"EU Data Retention Directive in Spotlight," Covington Advisory (12/24/2010)
Daniel Cooper Co-Author, Henriette Tielemans Co-Author

"UK Information Commissioner Wields First Fines for Violations of Data Protection Act," Covington Advisory (12/21/2010)
Daniel Cooper Co-Author, Henriette Tielemans Co-Author

"Department of Commerce Releases Privacy Report," Covington E-Alert (12/17/2010)
Yaron Dori Co-Author, Daniel Kahn Co-Author, Stephen Satterfield Co-Author

"President to Sign Into Law Legislation Narrowing Scope of Red Flags Rule," Covington E-Alert (12/14/2010)
Yaron Dori Co-Author, Mark Plotkin Co-Author, Michael Nonaka Co-Author

"FTC Announces Proposed Framework for Regulating Consumer Privacy," Covington E-Alert (12/1/2010)
Yaron Dori Co-Author, Lindsey Tonsager Co-Author, Elizabeth Canter Co-Author, Stephen Satterfield Co-Author

"Redefining “personal data” — can the opinion live up to the hype?," Data Protection Ireland: Volume 3, Issue 6 (November/December 2010)
Daniel Cooper Author

"International Data Privacy Update November 2010," Covington Advisory (11/9/2010)
Daniel Cooper Co-Author, Henriette Tielemans Co-Author

"Private Actions Challenging Online Data Collection Practices are Growing: Assessing The Legal Landscape," Covington E-Alert (10/19/2010)
Yaron Dori Co-Author, Mali Friedman Co-Author, Stephen Satterfield Co-Author

"Supreme Court Avoids Key "Expectation of Privacy" Question for Text Messages," Covington E-Alert (6/18/2010)
Yaron Dori Co-Author, Alexander Berengaut Co-Author

"International Data Privacy Update June 2010," Covington Advisory (6/15/2010)
Daniel Cooper Co-Author, Henriette Tielemans Co-Author

"FTC Again Delays Enforcement of Red Flags Rule - New Enforcement Deadline is December 31, 2010," Covington E-Alert (5/28/2010)

"Caution Required in the Evolving Data Retention Environment," Privacy Law & Business (May 2010)
Mark Young Author

"Commerce Department Seeks Comment on Privacy Issues," Covington E-Alert (4/23/2010)
Yaron Dori Co-Author

"Article 29 Working Party Announces Work Programme for 2010-11," Covington Advisory (3/29/2010)
Daniel Cooper Co-Author, Henriette Tielemans Co-Author

"FCC Proposes New Restrictions on Prerecorded Calls; Seeks to Align With FTC Approach," Covington E-Alert (3/22/2010)
Yaron Dori Co-Author

"MA Data Security Regulations Effective March 1, 2010," Covington E-Alert (3/1/2010)
David Fagan Co-Author

"Revised Model Clauses for Transfers to Processors in Non-Eea Countries," Covington Advisory (3/1/2010)
Henriette Tielemans Co-Author

"Google Executives Convicted in Landmark Privacy Case," Covington Advisory (2/25/2010)
Daniel Cooper Co-Author, Henriette Tielemans Co-Author

"UK to Issue Fines of Up to £500,000 for Violations of Data Protection Act," Covington E-Alert (2/9/2010)
Daniel Cooper Co-Author, Henriette Tielemans Co-Author

"The Lisbon Treaty and Data Protection: What’s Next for Europe’s Privacy Rules?," The Privacy Advisor (January/February 2010)
Daniel Cooper Co-Author, Henriette Tielemans Co-Author

"FCC To Consider Telemarketing Rule Changes," Covington E-Alert (1/15/2010)
Yaron Dori Co-Author

"IAB and AAAA Develop New Online Advertising Standard Terms And Conditions Regarding Data Use and Ownership," Covington E-Alert (1/13/2010)
Nigel Howard Co-Author

"EU Developments - Update on Changes to E-Privacy Directive," Covington Advisory (1/5/2010)
Daniel Cooper Co-Author, Henriette Tielemans Co-Author

"Maine Senator Introduces New Legislation to Repeal Maine Children’s Privacy Law; Scope of New Law Would Apply to Marketing By Pharmaceutical Companies," Covington E-Alert (1/5/2010)
Yaron Dori Co-Author, Rachel Grunberger Co-Author

"Quon v Arch Wireless Operating Co., Inc.," E-Commerce Law Reports (2010)
Yaron Dori Co-Author

"Security Breach Notification in the European Union: First Step Taken, More To Come," World Data Protection Report (January 2010)

"The Lisbon Treaty and Data Protection: What’s Next for Europe’s Privacy Rules?," Covington Advisory (11/23/2009)
Daniel Cooper Co-Author, Henriette Tielemans Co-Author

"International Data Privacy Update November 2009," Covington Advisory (11/20/2009)
Daniel Cooper Co-Author, Henriette Tielemans Co-Author, Mark Young Co-Author

"Federal Trade Commission Settles With Six US Firms Regarding Compliance With US-EU Safe Harbor Framework," Covington Advisory (10/26/2009)
Daniel Cooper Co-Author

"Mandatory Audits for Private Sector Firms on the Horizon," Privacy Law & Business (October 2009)
Mark Young Author

"EU–Recent Developments in European Data Protection Laws," EuroWatch (9/30/2009)
Daniel Cooper Co-Author, Henriette Tielemans Co-Author

"Recent Developments in European Data Protection Laws," Covington Advisory (9/22/2009)
Daniel Cooper Co-Author, Henriette Tielemans Co-Author

"Challenge to Maine Privacy Law Dismissed," Covington E-Alert (9/9/2009)
Yaron Dori Co-Author, Rachel Grunberger Co-Author

"Security Breach Notification in Europe," Privacy & Data Protection Journal (September 2009)

"Computing In The Cloud: Data Security And Legal Issues Presented By Cloud Computing," The Secure Times (Fall 2009)
David Fagan Co-Author, Edward Rippey Co-Author

"Massachusetts Amends Data Security Regulations," Covington E-Alert (8/20/2009)
David Fagan Co-Author

"FTC Provides Additional Time for Companies to Comply with Red Flags Rule," Covington E-Alert (7/29/2009)
Mark Plotkin Co-Author, David Fagan Co-Author

"Commission Takes Major Step Towards Re-Opening Data Protection Directive," Covington E-Alert (7/16/2009)
Henriette Tielemans Co-Author

"September 1st Effective Date Looming for New FTC Rule Prohibiting Prerecorded Telemarketing Calls Absent Written Consent," Covington E-Alert (7/14/2009)
Yaron Dori Co-Author

"Obama Administration's Approach to Cybersecurity," Data Protection Law & Policy (June 2009)
David Fagan Co-Author

"EU Data Protection Advisory Body Publishes Opinion on Online Social Networking," Covington E-Alert (6/24/2009)
Daniel Cooper Co-Author, Mark Young Co-Author

"Ninth Circuit Confirms Application of Prior Express Consent Requirement For the Transmission of Commercial Text Messages to Mobile Devices," Covington E-Alert (6/24/2009)

"New Maine Law to Restrict Online and Offline Collection, Receipt or Use of Data from Minors for Marketing Purposes," Covington E-Alert (6/19/2009)
Yaron Dori Co-Author, Anna Kraus Co-Author, Lindsey Tonsager, Rachel Grunberger Co-Author

"FTC Seeking Comment on Proposed Breach Notification Rule for Electronic Health Information," Covington E-Alert (4/29/2009)
Scott Danzis Co-Author, Anna Kraus Co-Author, Noellyn Davies Co-Author

"Red Flags Rule Compliance Deadline," Covington E-Alert (4/27/2009)
Mark Plotkin Co-Author, David Fagan Co-Author

"Controlling Personal Data in Clinical Trials," Privacy & Informatie (April 2009) 
Kristof Van Quathem, Author 

"US: Challenges Facing Privacy Framework," Data Protection Law & Privacy (February 2009)
David Fagan Co-Author

"Consumer Groups Seek Detailed FTC Inquiry Into Mobile Advertising and Marketing; Similar State Efforts Underway," Covington E-Alert (1/23/2009)
Yaron Dori Co-Author

"Implementation of the Broadband Data Act," Data Protection Law & Policy (12/1/2008)
Yaron Dori Author

"States Enact New Privacy and Data Security Requirements," Covington E-Alert (9/30/2008)
David Fagan Co-Author

"Recent FTC Amendments to Telemarketing Sales Rule," Covington E-Alert (8/21/2008)
Yaron Dori Co-Author

"Athletic Privacy," The Lawyer (8/14/2008)
Daniel Cooper Author

"Data Security Update," Covington E-Alert (2/20/2007)
David Fagan Co-Author

"Online Banking’s Battle Against Phishing," The Privacy & Data Protection Legal Reporter (December 2006)
Mark Plotkin Co-Author

"Court Requires All-Party Consent To Record Interstate Calls with California Residents," Covington E-Alert (8/18/2006)

"The Transfer of Airline Passenger Data to the U.S.: An Analysis of the ECJ Decision," BNA International World Data Protection Report (June 2006)
Henriette Tielemans Co-Author, David Fagan Co-Author,
Kristof Van Quathem, Co-Author

"Data Security Update," Covington E-Alert (1/27/2006)
Mark Plotkin Co-Author, David Fagan Co-Author

"Whistleblower Schemes under Sarbanes Oxley and EU Privacy Rules," Covington E-Alert (1/16/2006)
Henriette Tielemans Author

"Employee Blogging," Covington E-Alert (4/18/2005)

"Blogs Pose New Legal Issues and Potential Liability for Corporate America," Covington E-Alert (4/14/2005)

"Incidents Involving Personal Information Draw Scrutiny," Covington E-Alert (3/16/2005)
David Fagan Co-Author, Mark Plotkin Co-Author

"FCC Clarifies Telemarketing Rules," Covington E-Alert (2/22/2005)

"EU Data Privacy Notices," Covington E-Alert (12/10/2004)
Henriette Tielemans Author

"EU Commission Safe Harbour Report," Covington E-Alert (11/1/2004)
Henriette Tielemans Co-Author

"EU Data Protection Developments," Covington E-Alert (10/14/2004)
Henriette Tielemans Author

"FCC Issues Rules on Commercial E-Mail to Wireless Devices," Covington E-Alert (8/13/2004)

"Legislation to Reverse FCC's Do-Not-Fax Rules in Congress," Covington E-Alert (7/23/2004)

"FTC Settles Charges Relating to Online Privacy Policy," Covington E-Alert (7/15/2004)
Mark Plotkin Co-Author

"New California Privacy Laws to Take Effect," Covington E-Alert (5/21/2004)
Henriette Tielemans Co-Author

"Congress Passes Anti-Spam Legislation," Covington E-Alert (12/8/2003)