Melissa Alba

Data brokers are facing heightened scrutiny at the state level. Several states are continuing to expand their data broker registration frameworks, enact substantive restrictions on certain categories of data sales, and pursue...more The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) hosted a workshop on “Consumer Injuries and Benefits in the Data-Driven Economy” on February 26, featuring economists and other experts who examined how the FTC can better evaluate consumer...more New state laws aimed at age verification and parental consent for online apps will take effect in 2026, imposing significant compliance obligations and raising enforcement risks for app developers as well as app stores....more Recent enforcement activities in California and Connecticut highlight that states are ready and willing to actively enforce their comprehensive privacy laws. These recent actions – which continue the trend of states ramping...more