Online Privacy

Covers laws and regulations governing how personal data is collected, used, shared, and protected online, including website and app privacy policies, tracking and cookies, targeted advertising, data breaches, consumer rights requests, and cross‑border data transfers. Also addresses compliance frameworks and enforcement under major privacy regimes such as GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, COPPA, HIPAA (as applicable), and related cybersecurity obligations.

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Advertising Cookies – Are They Illegal in Your State Yet?

May 1, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

Advertising cookies aren’t outright illegal in any U.S. state, but at least 19 states now restrict their use through consumer privacy laws requiring notice and opt-out (and sometimes opt-in for sensitive data). Compliance depends on whether cookies enable “targeted advertising” or “sale/sharing” of personal data and on your data practices. This article explains the rules […]

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What Happens to Your Social Media Account After You Die — The New California Rule

May 1, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

In California, a new law lets you choose what happens to your social media accounts after death—either appoint a digital representative, direct deletion, or allow limited access to certain data. Without clear instructions, platforms’ default policies and privacy rules can block your family from accessing your accounts. This article explains California’s updated rule, how to […]