Legal Risks of Web Trackers Violating Privacy Laws Before Internet

Legal Risks of Web Trackers Violating Privacy Laws Before Internet

As online privacy concerns grow, companies using web trackers face increasing legal scrutiny. Several recent lawsuits have challenged the legality of web trackers, arguing they violate decades-old privacy laws that predate the internet. These cases raise fundamental questions about whether traditional privacy statutes apply to digital tracking technologies. The implications of these rulings could significantly impact website owners, advertisers, and tech companies relying on data collection. This TechyNerd article explores recent federal and state court decisions on whether web trackers violate privacy statutes like the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) and the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA). We also … Read more