by Kathy Ossian | Jun 19, 2017 | IT Law Alerts
For many years, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has maintained a national “do-not-call” registry of telephone numbers of individuals and organizations that do not to receive unsolicited marketing calls. Recently, the FTC obtained a $2.7 million judgment from a U.S....
by Kathy Ossian | Jun 4, 2017 | IT Law Alerts
While administrative changes within federal agencies have raised uncertainty over enforcement of privacy and security initiatives, many state governments are looking at establishing new rules and laws directed at protecting individual privacy and enhancing online...
by Kathy Ossian | May 15, 2017 | IT Law Alerts
Last week, hundreds of thousands of computer systems were impacted by global cyberattacks, many in the form of ransomware. Protecting your organization from these types of attacks is more important than ever. Understanding the ins and outs of ransomware is the first...
by Kathy Ossian | May 1, 2017 | IT Law Alerts
Mobile apps are increasingly designed with features and functions promoting interaction with users, including voice commands. Could the design of an app to capture and transmit user communications and other information violate federal wiretap laws? An amended class...
by Kathy Ossian | Apr 17, 2017 | IT Law Alerts
A recent decision of the U.S. Supreme Court may expand copyright protection for 3D printing designs. In general, copyrights protect creative works rather than useful or functional objects. In Star Athletica LLC vs. Varsity Brands Inc., the Court examined whether...
by Kathy Ossian | Apr 4, 2017 | IT Law Alerts
Last fall, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted historic rules to require broadband Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to protect certain sensitive customer information, including web browser history, app usage history and specific geolocation...
