Category: Internet Law

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

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

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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)

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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?

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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

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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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Is It Illegal/Unethical to Conduct Affiliate Marketing With Fake Personas or Non-Existent Influencers?

Is It Illegal/Unethical to Conduct Affiliate Marketing With Fake Personas or Non-Existent Influencers?

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The answer is: probably. The specific facts will determine if it is illegal and/or unethical to use fake personas and non-existent influencers to engage in affiliate marketing. It also depends on which party has created the fake persona/false influencer. The general legal principles are as follows: With affiliate marketing, a provider of goods and/or services […]

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