Privacy

Class Action Lawsuit Against Estee Lauder’s Virtual “Try-On” Tool Dismissed, Raises Questions on Biometric Privacy Protection

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Chicago, Illinois – A proposed class action lawsuit against Estee Lauder, accusing the beauty company of violating Illinois’ biometric privacy law with its virtual “try-on” tool, has been dismissed by U.S. District Judge Lindsay Jenkins. The lawsuit alleged that Estee Lauder, along with its subsidiary brands like Bobbi Brown, Smashbox, and Too Faced, collected facial scans without obtaining proper consent. The legal action also involved Perfect Corp, the Taiwanese company responsible for developing the technology behind the virtual try-on tool. Judge Jenkins ruled that the plaintiffs failed to provide evidence that Estee Lauder could link … Read more

Navigating the State Privacy Law Maze: What Companies Need to Know in 2024

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NEW YORK, USA – As we enter the new year, individuals and businesses across the United States are grappling with the question of whether they are affected by the increasing number of state privacy laws and what steps they should take to address them. It’s not just companies that gather consumer information or have cybersecurity risks that should be concerned; these laws may have implications for a wide range of entities. In order to kick off the year with a solid plan, it may be helpful to have a centralized list outlining the requirements of … Read more

Navigating the Changing Landscape: State Privacy Laws Impact Healthcare Companies Outside of HIPAA

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January 5, 2024 (City, State) – As new consumer privacy laws continue to emerge across the United States, healthcare companies not regulated under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) must stay informed in order to effectively navigate this evolving landscape and ensure compliance. In particular, healthcare organizations such as pharmaceutical manufacturers, medical device companies, and consumer-directed digital health companies need to understand if these state privacy laws apply to them. Several states, including California, Colorado, Connecticut, Virginia, and Utah, have enacted laws to address the gaps in comprehensive federal consumer privacy legislation. While … Read more