We are honored to announce that Chambers & Partners has recognized Sheila Sokolowski, Partner and Chair of Hintze Law’s Health & Biotech Privacy Group in its 2022 USA - Nationwide Privacy& Data Security Healthcare rankings. Chambers has also once again recognized Hintze Law and Member Partners, Mike Hintze and Susan Hintze, in its 2022 Privacy & Data Security USA – Nationwide rankings.
Read MoreFTC Issues Stern Warning on Ed-Tech and COPPA
On May 19, 2022, the FTC issued a stern warning to ed-tech providers regarding compliance with COPPA suggesting enhanced enforcement in this area. Citing “the steady proliferation of technologies that allow, and business models that depend on, the online collection and monetization of consumers’ personal information” and “the development of ever more sophisticated targeting practices,” the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted unanimously to issue a policy statement regarding collection of children’s information by ed tech providers. The Policy Statement of the Federal Trade Commission on Education Technology and the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act states that the FTC “intends to scrutinize compliance with the full breadth of the substantive provisions of the COPPA Rule and statutory language.” The FTC’s statement highlights COPPA’s limitations on collection, use and retention of children’s personal information and security requirements, all of which apply to COPPA-covered ed-tech companies.
Read MoreHintze Law Adds Laura Lemire as Of Counsel
Hintze Law PLLC announced today that Laura Lemire has joined the firm as Of Counsel. Laura comes to Hintze Law’s Seattle office with over a decade of global privacy, cybersecurity, and technology law experience as former privacy counsel for Twitter and Microsoft.
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By Elizabeth Crooks and Chehalis Dorman
Here’s a snapshot of a few of the privacy developments we followed from the past couple of months from February 10, 2022 to March 21, 2022.
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By Mason Fitch
Here’s a round up of a few of the privacy developments we followed from the past couple of months from December 2021 - February 10, 2022.
Read MoreHintze Law Welcomes Mason Fitch to Health and Biotech Team
We are excited to announce that Mason Fitch has joined the Hintze Law team as the newest member of our Health & Biotech Team. Mason joins us from Hims & Hers Health, a telehealth startup, where he served as their first Privacy Counsel.
Read MorePrivacy in 2022: What to expect and where to focus
Following in the footsteps of the last few years, 2022 is shaping up to be a landmark year for privacy and data security. Here is a quick privacy forecast to help you identify where to focus, and what to expect, in the coming year.
Read MoreHintze Law Welcomes Jennifer Ruehr to Partnership
Hintze Law, PLLC announced today that, effective January 2022, Jennifer Ruehr has been promoted to partner. Jennifer has spent the last 8+ years focusing on complex issues at the intersection of emerging technology and data protection.
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Our latest snapshot of recent privacy law developments from around the world.
Read MoreNY Employee Privacy Law Updates
This week, two pieces of important employee privacy legislation were passed in New York. The first is an amendment to New York’s civil rights law that adds new requirements for businesses that conduct employee monitoring activities in the state. And, the second only applies to businesses in New York City in relation to automated employment decision tools used for hiring and promotion purposes.
Read MoreDirect-to-Consumer Genetic Testing Privacy Laws: California Joins the Party
On October 6, 2021, California’s governor signed the Genetic Information Privacy Act (the “Act”), adding the state to the growing number enacting laws requiring direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies to protect the privacy and security of their customers’ genetic data.
Read MoreHintze Law Welcomes Jevan Hutson as Newest Privacy Attorney
Hintze Law is pleased to announce that Jevan Hutson has joined the firm as its newest lateral associate in our Seattle office.
Read MoreIrene Mo Joins Hintze Law Team as Privacy & Data Security Associate
We are excited to announce that Irene Mo has joined the Hintze Law team as our first Bay Area associate. Irene joins us from a boutique privacy consulting firm, Aleada Consulting, where she served as Senior Associate.
Read MoreHintze Law Adds Partner Kate Black to Growing Health + Biotech Privacy Group
Hintze Law PLLC announced today that Kate Black has joined the firm as a partner in its Health and Biotech Privacy Group. Kate, who was former Global Privacy Officer for 23andMe and one of Law360’s Rising Stars in the area of privacy and cybersecurity, will also head Hintze Law’s new Miami office.
Read MoreHintze Law seeks Seattle Privacy Analyst
We are searching for a privacy geek in the Seattle area to join our unique, collegial, high-caliber, privacy and data security team. Our ideal future team member will be a non-lawyer professional with 2-4 years of experience with global privacy and data security.
Read MoreAlex Schlight Joins Hintze Law Team as Privacy Associate
We are excited to announce that Alex Schlight has joined the Hintze Law team. Alex joins as a lateral associate from a boutique technology counseling firm where she served as privacy lead.
Read MoreVirginia Passes Comprehensive Data Privacy Law
On March 2, 2021, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam signed the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA) into law. The VCDPA, which takes effect January 1, 2023, will look familiar to those who work with the GDPR and California’s Consumer Privacy Act and Privacy Rights Act (CCPA and CPRA, respectively). Companies that have already invested in GDPR and CCPA/CPRA compliance will find that most VCDPA obligations are similar to what they have already addressed in some form for Europe and California. But the new Virginia law also contains some novel provisions, such as excluding a broad range of “publicly available information” from the definition of personal data, contractual requirements for sharing de-identified data, and establishing an appeals process for data rights requests.
Read MoreProposed Changes to HIPAA Privacy Rule: Enhanced Access & Info Sharing
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On December 10, 2020, the Department of Health and Human Services (the Department) issued a Notice of Propose Rulemaking (NPRM) to modify the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy Rule.
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Zoom Settles with FTC over Alleged Deceptive and Unfair Security Practices
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On November 9, 2020, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a proposed settlement with Zoom Video Communications, Inc. (Zoom). The FTC alleged in its complaint that Zoom engaged in both deceptive and unfair trade practices under the Federal Trade Commission Act relating to the security of its services and claims it made about that security.
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