Faruki Blog

Recent Decisions and Trends Regarding the Bulk Obtainment, Disclosure, and Reselling of Personal Information Under the Drivers' Privacy Protection Act

The December 15, 2011 decision in Cook v. ACS State & Local Solutions, Inc. (Case No. 10-3818) from the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth.. Read More

Circuits Split over Standing Requirements for Data Breach Cause of Action

The Third Circuit splits with other federal courts in finding that risk of identity theft does not confer standing to bring a suit for data breach in Read More

Is a ZIP Code Personal Identification Information? A Massachusetts Court Thinks So

A federal district court in Massachusetts found that a ZIP Code is personal identification information for purposes of a statute that restricts the.. Read More

FTC Reminds Upromise to do what you Promise in action involving collection and transmission of data.

The FTC reached a settlement with Upromise, an online rewards program that adds small amounts of money to the users account after items are purchased.. Read More

Data Breach Wake-Up Call: Ron Raether Discusses Hannaford Ruling and What it Means to the Breached Entities and Their Customers

Since the first data breach class actions were filed, complaints were often dismissed (and decisions affirmed by appellate courts). Courts found that.. Read More

2012 The Year of the Laptop

In 2011, we saw a number of data breaches resulting from the loss of data on laptops. Almost one in three breaches related to lost or stolen laptops;.. Read More

Driver’s Privacy Protection Act – Best Buy lawsuit creates interest in a mostly forgotten privacy statute

A November 22, 2011 lawsuit against Best Buy (Siegler v. Best Buy Co. of Minnesota, Inc.) alleging violations of the federal Driver's Privacy.. Read More

Facebook and LinkedIn Decisions Help Shape Social Media Policies

Many companies presently are wrestling with drafting a sound and defensible social media policy. Some recent decisions may provide some much needed.. Read More

SEC tells Publicly Traded Companies When to Disclose Cyber Attacks and Security Risks

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued guidelines on when publicly-traded companies should disclose significant cyber thefts and.. Read More

First Circuit Finds Mitigation Costs Present Cognizable Harm for Data Breach Claims

The First Circuit reversed the trial court’s dismissal of negligence and implied contract claims arising from a 2007 breach of Hannaford’s electronic.. Read More
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