Is this you? As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.
Claim your profile
Articles by Stuart Cobb
FTC starts 2025 with a focus on safeguarding kids
Key Takeaways The FTC charged Cognosphere with violating COPPA by collecting children's personal data without parental consent and failing to implement proper age screening. The company misled players about the odds of obtaining rare loot box items, violating Section 5 of the FTC Act. Cognosphere must now obtain parental consent for players under 16 to purchase loot boxes and clearly disclose loot box odds and costs.
Changes to COPPA: A Summary of the Practical Impacts on the Entertainment Industry
Last month, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced the finalized amendments to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA Rule). The COPPA Rule imposes certain requirements on operators of websites or online services that are directed to or otherwise collect personal information from children under the age of 13.
Entertainment and Media Guide to AI:Legal issues of AI in the entertainment and media sector part 2-Data protection and privacy
Introduction Any discussion around privacy issues concerning AI quickly starts to read like an exam question in which potentially every single global worldwide privacy requirement comes into play for consideration. In many ways, privacy regulation is really put to the test with this rapidly developing technology, potentially even challenging whether it is appropriate for the job.
Navigating Scope And Applicability Of Texas Data Privacy Law
By Wendell Bartnick, Christian Blair and Stuart Cobb (July 5, 2023, 5:31 PM EDT) -- On June 18, Texas enacted the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act, becoming the 11th state to enact a comprehensive consumer data privacy law.... Stay ahead of the curve In the legal profession, information is the key to success. You have to know what's happening with clients, competitors, practice areas, and industries. Law360 provides the intelligence you need to remain an expert and beat the competition.
Texas Joins the Consumer Privacy Parade | JD Supra
Texas became the tenth state to enact comprehensive consumer privacy legislation (and the fifth state to do so in 2023). This alert discusses certain key features of the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act, including a high-level summary of the requirements for businesses that are subject to the law. On June 18, Texas enacted the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA), becoming the tenth U.S. state to enact a comprehensive consumer data privacy law.
An interview with New York Attorney General, Letitia James
Skyline view of New York City In the October edition of IAPP’s Privacy Advisor, Divonne Smoyer, Hubert Zanczak, and Stuart Cobb interview New York State Attorney General, Letitia James, about her view of consumer privacy, her work to date in enforcing existing laws, as well as helping introduce new ones, and her thoughts about the future of privacy in New York and around the country.
A conversation with New York Attorney General, Letitia James
In the October edition of IAPP’s Privacy Advisor, Divonne Smoyer, Hubert Zanczak, and Stuart Cobb speak to New York State Attorney General, Letitia James, about her view of consumer privacy, her work to date in enforcing existing laws and her thoughts about the future of privacy in New York and the country
Kids’ Smart Watchmaker Updates Privacy Practices at Safe Harbor’s Direction
On March 8th, the Children’s Advertising Review Unit (“CARU”), a FTC-approved safe harbor organization that monitors compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”), announced it had found TickTalkTickTalk––a children’s smart watchmaker and one of CARU’s member organizations—in violation of COPPA and CARU’s privacy guidelines. COPPA safe harbors, like CARU, publish an approved set of guidelines that guarantee at least the same level of protection guaranteed under COPPA.
Chinese data security laws increasingly create roadblocks for litigants seeking discovery in U.S. courts
Two Chinese information security laws, the Data Security Law (“DSL”) and the Personal Information Protection Law (“PIPL”), are creating difficulties for parties involved in litigation in the United States seeking discovery materials stored in China.
Clinical and biological progress over 50 years in Rett syndrome
In the 50 years since Andreas Rett first described the syndrome that came to bear his name, and is now known to be caused by a mutation in the methyl-CpG-binding protein 2 (MECP2) gene, a compelling blend of astute clinical observations and clinical and laboratory research has substantially enhanced our understanding of this rare disorder.
Show More
loading
Actions
Is this you?
As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.Get in touch with Stuart
Contact Stuart, search articles and posts on X, monitor coverage, and track replies from one place.
Learn more about Muck Rack