Website Privacy Lawsuits Are on the Rise – Make Sure You Are Protected

Businesses operating websites are facing a surge in lawsuits and demand letters alleging violations of the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) and similar laws. Plaintiffs are increasingly targeting common website technologies—such as third-party analytics, session replay tools, chat widgets, pixels, and cookies—on the theory that these tools capture or “intercept” user communications with a website without the user’s consent.... By: Tonkon Torp LLP