Category: Internet Law

Social Media Influencers, Disclosures, and What is a “Material Connection”

Social Media Influencers, Disclosures, and What is a “Material Connection”

Internet Law

It can be wonderful and fun to be a social media influencer. But, the bottom line is that social media influencers are engaged in advertising and, as such, must comply with federal and State laws with respect to disclosure. Failure to disclose that you are being paid to endorse a product or service is considered […]

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Oregon Consumer Data Privacy Act (Part Two) — FAQs for Consumers

Oregon Consumer Data Privacy Act (Part Two) — FAQs for Consumers

Internet Law

In 2023, Oregon enacted the Oregon Consumer Data Privacy Act (“OCDPA”). The OCDPA is similar to other consumer data protection acts that have been enacted in the U.S. In Part One of this series, the Consumer Data Privacy and Compliance Lawyers at Revision Legal discussed many of the obligations imposed by the OCDPA on businesses […]

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Oregon Consumer Data Privacy Act (Part One) — An Overview For Businesses

Oregon Consumer Data Privacy Act (Part One) — An Overview For Businesses

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In mid-summer 2023, Oregon joined the list of U.S. states that have enacted consumer data protection statutes. The Oregon version is called the Oregon Consumer Data Privacy Act (“OCDPA”). The OCDPA is similar to every other consumer data protection act that has been enacted in the U.S. The basic framework identifies “controllers” and “processors” of […]

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The Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act — An Overview for Businesses (Part Two)

The Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act — An Overview for Businesses (Part Two)

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As stated in Part One of this article, on April 4, 2023, Kentucky became the latest state to enact a consumer data privacy statute called the Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act (“KCDPA”). In Part One, the Consumer Data Privacy and Compliance Lawyers at Revision Legal discussed how the KCDPA resolved current policy debates and what […]

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The Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act — An Overview for Businesses (Part One)

The Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act — An Overview for Businesses (Part One)

Internet Law

On April 4, 2024, Kentucky’s Governor Beshear signed the recently enacted Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act (“KCDPA”). The KCDPA will become effective on January 1, 2026. Kentucky is the most recent state to pass a consumer data privacy statute. The various statutes have now converged and are quite similar in their framework, scope, and coverage. […]

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What are Consumer’s Rights Under The Utah Consumer Privacy Act?

What are Consumer’s Rights Under The Utah Consumer Privacy Act?

Internet Law

In 2022, Utah enacted a consumer personal data statute called the Utah Consumer Privacy Act (“UCPA”). Utah Code § 13-61-101, et seq. The UCPA took effect at the end of 2023 and now, covered businesses must be in full compliance. The UCPA is enforced through Utah’s Attorneys’ General’s Office, and consumers are not allowed to […]

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Buying an E-commerce Business: You Will Benefit From Legal Assistance Early in the Process

Buying an E-commerce Business: You Will Benefit From Legal Assistance Early in the Process

Internet Law

Buying any type of business requires a sustained and substantial investment of time to locate a suitable target business. With a more traditional brick-and-mortar business, most of the initial due diligence can be done without too much up-front legal assistance. For example, the buyer can visit the store and assess — at some level — […]

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The Connecticut Personal Data Privacy Act (Part 4): A Close Look at the Mandated Dispute Resolution Procedures

The Connecticut Personal Data Privacy Act (Part 4): A Close Look at the Mandated Dispute Resolution Procedures

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At the end of 2024, the Connecticut Personal Data Privacy and Online Monitoring Act (“CPDPA”) will become fully effective. This is part four of a series of articles related to the CPDPA. In this article, the Consumer Data Privacy Lawyers here at Revision Legal take a granular-level look at the mandated dispute resolution procedures required […]

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