Privacy Law Matters Blog

The Hintze team continuously tracks privacy and security updates around the world to bring you a regular update of the latest developments. Below is a snapshot of updates from late December 2025 to February 16, 2026.US Privacy UpdatesData Broker RegulationImplementing Regulations of the California DELETE Act take EffectOn January 1, 2026, the regulations for California’s…

By Cameron Cantrell On February 11, 2026, California’s Office of the Attorney General (“OAG”) settled with the Walt Disney Company to resolve four alleged CCPA violations related to the media giant’s streaming service business. This is the OAG’s second enforcement action resulting from its 2024 investigative sweep of streaming services, the first being a $530K…

By Elizabeth Crooks and Susan Hintze On January 14, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized a settlement order with General Motors (GM) and OnStar regarding the collection and disclosure of driver behavioral and location data. The complaint alleged violations of the Federal Trade Commission Act (FTC Act), including the collection, use, and disclosure of…

By: Alex Schlight, Taylor Widawski, and Cameron Cantrell Hintze Law’s monthly Global AI Update provides a curated overview of key AI‑related legal and regulatory updates from the past month. We spotlight new developments and emerging trends to help organizations that are developing, deploying, or relying on AI technologies stay ahead of what’s next.  If you’d…

By: Clara De Abreu E Souza & Susan HintzeOn December 31st, 2025, the FTC announced that a federal judge approved a $10 million dollar settlement with Disney for alleged violations of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA Rule).   The settlement centers on allegations that Disney allowed personal data to be collected from children under 13 who viewed kid-directed videos on YouTube without notifying parents or obtaining their consent as required by COPPA.  Background In 2019, the…

Today, Hintze Law warmly welcomes Wen Tseng as our new Principal Privacy Consultant! For nearly two decades, Wen has been helping organizations develop and implement scalable and practical cybersecurity and privacy programs. He is a trusted advisor to organizations navigating the ever-evolving landscape of data protection and risk management, leveraging his expertise in assessing, building,…

By Hansenard Piou On November 21st, 2025, the California Attorney General announced a $1.4 million dollar settlement with the mobile app gaming company, Jam City, Inc., the sixth such settlement by California regulators under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). The AG had sued Jam City, whose mobile gaming apps collect personal information such as…

By Felicity Slater, Sam Castic, Clara De Abreu E Souza New York's Algorithmic Pricing Disclosure Act, signed into law by Governor Kathy Hochul on May 9th, 2025, officially took effect this week. The act regulates algorithmic pricing and requires covered entities to clearly and conspicuously disclose to consumers when such pricing methods are used.Six days…

by Sam Castic and Felicity SlaterA class action suit was recently filed against the companies that operate Uncle Ike's, a Seattle-area marijuana retailer. The suit filed in Washington federal court alleges common law tort claims, ECPA claims, and a claim under the My Health My Data Act (‘MHMDA’ or ‘the Act’).  Unlike the MHMDA claims…

By Hansenard Piou and Sam CasticThis is the third in a series of blog posts about the DOJ Rule regarding Access To U.S. Sensitive Personal Data and Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern or Covered Persons (the “DOJ Rule”). It provides an overview of the second type of data that the DOJ Rule focuses on: government-related…