Understanding VPPA Privacy Risks
Background In 1988, while being confirmed as a Supreme Court justice, Robert Bork’s video rental records were published by the Washington City Papers. Soon after, Congress passed the Video Privacy Protection Act of 1988. This is a U.S. federal law meant to protect the privacy of consumers’ video rental history. It prohibits video service providers […]
Honda Pays $632K Over Privacy Claims
On March 7, 2025, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) reached a settlement with American Honda Motor for violating the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). The ruling is based on Honda’s practices in handling consumer privacy requests and its sharing of personal information for advertising. This ruling from the CCPA makes it clear that simply […]
LOKKER & Bitsight Partner to Meet Insurance Providers’ Growing Demand for Privacy Risk Analysis
The partnership makes LOKKER’s privacy risk data available to Bitsight’s cyber insurance customers for both privacy risk analysis and suggested steps for remediation. Redwood City, Calif. – March 25, 2025 – LOKKER, provider of online data privacy and compliance solutions for enterprises, and Bitsight, the global leader in cyber risk management, today announced a partnership […]
The New York Health Information Privacy Act
The New York Health Information Privacy Act (NY HIPA) is a new law aimed at strengthening the privacy and security of health-related information for New York residents. Enacted on January 22, 2025, NY HIPA introduces comprehensive regulations governing the collection, processing, and sharing of health data. As of now, this bill has passed the New […]
