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Our own Julie Rubash has been featured in this article from AdExchanger's Allison Schiff, discussing the significance of understanding UOOMs for publishers.

www.adexchanger.com/data-privacy...

We'd like to hear your thoughts: How are you approaching universal opt-outs?

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If You’re A Publisher And You Don’t Know What A UOOM Is, Then Read This | AdExchanger
Universal opt-out mechanisms – like a legally mandated version of Do Not Track – are about to start getting more attention from regulators.
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January 27, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Allstate is facing lawsuits from the Texas Attorney General and Illinois drivers for sharing sensitive location data without consent through driving apps. In a related move, the FTC has targeted companies like General Motors for selling location data w/o consent.

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Unauthorized Sharing of Location and Driving Data Draws Scrutiny from Texas AG, Illinois Class, and FTC
Allstate, Arity, and General Motors face lawsuits and FTC scrutiny over the unauthorized sharing of sensitive location data from driving apps. These actions highlight growing concerns over location da...
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January 22, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Privacy laws in four more U.S. states went into effect last week, and five more states now require respect of Universal Opt-Out Mechanisms (#UOOMs). Read more: sourcepoint.com/blog/four-ad...

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Four Additional State Comprehensive Privacy Laws Took Effect January 1
Four additional state comprehensive privacy laws took effect January 1, plus five more states require respect of Universal Opt-Out Mechanisms.
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January 7, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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I write about why privacy compliance maybe just needs to be rebranded for the marketing rank-and-file over on the @sourcepoint-tech.bsky.social blog: sourcepoint.com/blog/what-iv...

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What I've Learned About Privacy Law as a Marketer for a Privacy Company
What marketers actually need to know about privacy law, according to a person who markets to privacy lawyers.
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December 17, 2024 at 2:23 AM
Oregon is kicking off a public awareness campaign about their privacy law, releasing new survey data showing that 80% of residents prioritize privacy.

Notably, Oregon consumers have the right to request a list of third parties who have been sold their data.

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December 11, 2024 at 3:53 PM
New from the FTC: settlements targeting data brokers Mobilewalla and Gravy Analytics over mishandling of sensitive location data.

Meanwhile, publishers Politico, Gannett, and Nexstar face class action lawsuits for allegedly using web trackers w/o consent.

bit.ly/49qPla3

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FTC and Sensitive Location Data; New Pen Register Class Actions
FTC takes action against the sale of sensitive data and three major publishers hit with pen register class actions.
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December 9, 2024 at 5:11 PM
More out of California this week: the CPPA has initiated formal rulemaking for significant new privacy regulations and a California court ruling on a VPPA case has reinforced the importance of maintaining robust consent documentation.

Read this week's newsletter: bit.ly/3Zmqkt9

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California CPPA Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
California: The CPPA moved draft regulations to rulemaking. Meanwhile, a CA judge has moved a VPPA case to arbitration based on terms of use.
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November 26, 2024 at 5:27 PM
The latest EDPB guidance about the controller-processor-subprocessor relationship as well as emerging AI and Data Act considerations are reshaping contract requirements and supplier dynamics.

Join us for a webinar w/ the TaylorWessing team

Register 👉 hs.sourcepoint.com/digital-supp...

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November 21, 2024 at 4:57 PM
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At 'The U.S. Privacy Patchwork: Practical Considerations for GDPR Companies', where the map (below) was shared showing the now 19 comprehensive US state privacy laws #DPC24
November 20, 2024 at 4:12 PM
California plaintiffs’ attorney panelist: Pop-up notices saying "we share your info" might not cut it anymore. CA requires privacy waivers to be knowing & intentional.

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November 19, 2024 at 9:52 PM
Key takeaway from #IABStatePrivacySummit: CIPA litigation claims are moving away from session replay toward pixel tracking & data sharing. Plaintiffs are watching your TikTok pixels closer than your heatmaps.
November 19, 2024 at 9:52 PM
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Marina Pappa from
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talking about the risks associated with Chatbots, Session Replay and Pixel Tracking at
#IAB State Privacy Law Summit.
November 19, 2024 at 8:34 PM
Interesting insight from #IAB panel: State privacy laws may differ, but AG offices actively collaborate to align enforcement approaches where possible.

#StatePrivacy
November 19, 2024 at 7:39 PM
Key vendor management lesson from CT: You can delegate responsibilities, but with sensitive data comes the duty to verify protection measures. Monitor your vendors!

#StatePrivacy
November 19, 2024 at 7:34 PM
CT and NJ's privacy regulators discuss enforcement priorities: Data minimization, partner accountability, and making sure consent for sensitive data is specific - no more blanket terms. #StatePrivacy
November 19, 2024 at 7:30 PM
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NJ's privacy team continues to grow. From 2 attorneys general 4 years ago to 10, with 2 more on the way. Garden State taking data protection seriously. #PrivacyMatters #NJLaw #IAB
November 19, 2024 at 6:54 PM
State #UDAP laws matter for privacy compliance across all 50 states. Recent litigation targets deceptive privacy disclosures. Companies need proactive mitigation strategies to avoid violations: 🧵
November 19, 2024 at 5:21 PM
On navigating multi-state privacy disclosures:
November 19, 2024 at 4:56 PM
If a regulator comes to you about your app, you need to make sure you have a CMP and some form of data mapping in place.

“Apps are a black box. The identifiers differ from SDK. You know what’s going in, but you don’t know what’s going out.”

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November 19, 2024 at 3:43 PM
Daniel Goldberg, Partner at Frankfurt Klein, on privacy regulatory investigations :
November 19, 2024 at 3:30 PM
Hello from the #IAB State Privacy Summit, sponsored by Sourcepoint and #FrankfurtKlein
We’ll be live “Blue-Skying” takeaways here. Follow along ➕
November 19, 2024 at 3:16 PM
In this week's "A Little #Privacy, Please": the #CPPA announces settlements with unregistered data brokers and Norway announces new cookie consent rules.

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CPPA Settles With Unregistered Data Brokers
Following an investigative sweep of unregistered data brokers, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) announced its settlement with two data brokers. Plus, Norway adopted a new Electronic Com...
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November 18, 2024 at 9:37 PM