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DATA Unraveling the Web: A Comprehensive Analysis of U.S. Data Privacy Litigation Through the Lens of Privacy Professionals
There is a gigantic surge and increase in privacy litigation.
GOVERNANCE RISK AND COMPLIANCE NordVPN launches hijacked session alert to prevent dark web cookie sales
NordVPN’s New Hijacked Session Alert Raises the Bar for Privacy Protection.
COOKIES The EU’s Cookie Consent Saga: How a Well-Intentioned Privacy Rule Clogged the Web, and Brussels’ Bid to Untangle It
In the annals of internet regulation, few policies have inspired as much collective groan as the EU’s cookie consent requirement.
COOKIES FTC Fines for Dark and Deceptive Patterns in Consent Banners: What Businesses Need to Know
Dark patterns or deceptive design tactics that manipulate consumer decisions which has become a critical focus for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)…
COMPLIANCE Data Privacy Consulting – What is a Privacy Consultant? (Role, Duties, & More)
Did you know that just in January 2025 there were 5 new state privacy laws that came into affect that you now…
Navigating the New Normal: What the FTC’s Crackdown on Surveillance Advertising Means for Businesses
Now is the time to sign up with Captain Compliance to get your business compliant with data privacy laws and avoid expensive…
THIRD PARTY RISK MANAGEMENT Mastering Vendor Privacy in a High-Stakes World
Privacy has become a cornerstone of consumer trust—and a regulatory minefield.
Empowering Clicks: NAI’s Fresh Toolkit for Privacy-Savvy Surfers
Reclaiming control over your digital footprint just got a significant boost.
Shadows in the Signal: Ireland’s Hidden Data Auction Exposed
In the emerald hills and bustling streets of Ireland, where ancient stone walls whisper secrets of the past, a modern scandal unfolds—one…
GDPR UK Data Use and Access Act (DUAA)
If you’ve been keeping an eye on the UK’s data landscape, you’ve probably heard about the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025—DUAA…
EU AI Act Deadlines
The EU Artificial Intelligence Act represents a groundbreaking regulatory framework designed to govern the development, deployment, and use of AI systems across…
A New Benchmark for Compliance: Navigating Maryland’s MODPA Coming online in October 2025
The enactment of the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act (MODPA) on May 9, 2024, marks a significant moment in the evolving landscape…