The Hidden Drivers of Website Data Collection—and How to Take Control
Online privacy is gaining momentum in the U.S. as new regulations and enforcement actions proliferate. By 2025, eight additional state privacy laws will take effect, bringing the total to 19 comprehensive state-level privacy regulations. This push for tighter data oversight is essential—far more data is being collected and shared than most people, including tech professionals, realize.
Cybersecurity: Why it’s not just about hackers anymore
In a recent SecurityInfo Watch article, Lokker CEO Ian Cohen emphasizes a critical aspect of cybersecurity that often gets overlooked: the unintentional sharing of data without consent.
[Webinar] Meeting the Moment: The New Normal in Privacy
Why is Privacy So Challenging? LOKKER CEO Ian Cohen, along with Foley attorneys Jennifer Urban and Aaron Tantleff, presented at the Midwest Cyber Security Alliance to discuss the significant shifts in data privacy that are creating new challenges for businesses. The discussion covered key privacy hurdles, including: This session explores these challenges from legal, marketing, […]
What’s Behind the Surge of Wiretapping Lawsuits?
The surge in lawsuits against companies due to third-party data collection on their websites comes from the growing concern over online privacy and data protection. Some attorneys see this as a new opportunity to provide their services. These lawsuits are often filed under wiretapping statutes, such as the federal Wiretap Act and state equivalents, which prohibit the interception of electronic communications without consent.
Ian Cohen, CEO of Lokker, Discusses the Latest Online Tracking Concerns on the Healthcare Info Security Podcast
Despite a slight decrease in the past year, nearly one in three healthcare firms still utilize technologies like Meta Pixel, despite regulators’ warnings about privacy infringements. These trackers enable companies to gather and distribute individuals’ sensitive health data to advertisers and marketers, sparking significant privacy apprehensions.
The Top 4 Web Privacy Challenges for Retailers
Read LOKKER CEO Ian Cohen’s latest article in Total Retail, titled ‘The Top 4 Web Privacy Challenges for Retailers.’ The article emphasizes the importance of protecting customer data and complying with evolving privacy laws in retail.
The Rising Stakes of Healthcare Data Privacy in 2024: The Need for Practical Guidance
The article “The Rising Stakes of Healthcare Data Privacy in 2024: The Need for Practical Guidance,” authored by LOKKER CEO Ian Cohen for MedCity News, highlights the growing importance of data privacy in the healthcare sector.
2023 in Review: The Rise of Healthcare Data Privacy Regulations
This article written for HealthIT Answers delves into the impactful changes in healthcare data privacy regulations enacted in 2023, notably spotlighting the Washington My Health My Data Act (MHMDA). This legislation mandates explicit opt-in consent for gathering specific consumer health data and empowers consumers to litigate against companies for breaches. Key highlights encompass the necessity of a distinct “Consumer Health Privacy Policy” on company websites and the mandate for opt-in consent when sharing data with third parties.
Striking a Balance: Privacy in the Age of Location Tracking
This article, written by LOKKER CEO Ian Cohen for CPO Magazine, delves into the privacy concerns associated with location tracking and individuals’ struggles in managing their personal location data.
Lokker Research Featured in the HIPAA Journal Article “One-third of Healthcare Websites Still Use Meta Pixel Tracking Code”
The article “One-Third of Healthcare Websites Have Meta Pixel Tracking Code,” featuring research from Lokker’s recent Online Data Privacy Report, highlights the widespread use of the Meta Pixel on healthcare websites, posing risks of HIPAA violations and patient privacy breaches. It focuses on the discovery that 33% of the top 100 U.S. hospitals have the […]
