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 […]
Location tracking and the battle for digital privacy
Check out Lokker CEO Ian Cohen’s latest article, “Location tracking and the battle for digital privacy,” recently published in Help Net Security. It sheds light on significant privacy concerns related to location data collection.
LOKKER Research Highlighted in SecurityInfo Watch article, “LOKKER: Serious online consumer data privacy risks in S&P 500, vertical industries”
The article “Serious Online Consumer Data Privacy Risks in S&P 500 Vertical Industries” published in Security Info Watch features data from our recent Online Data Privacy Report, which found significant privacy risks linked to companies’ collection and use of consumer data across various sectors.
Website Privacy Audit: Steps Companies Should Take
Our latest comprehensive analysis on “Website Privacy and Compliance Challenges” is now available. While there are LOTS of interesting data in this report, it also highlights actions for web site owners in the continuous process that is privacy compliance.