Author Archives: Chris Cleveland

Deleting Customer Data Stored in Vehicles: Best Practice or a Legal Requirement?

As the deadline for compliance with the FTC’s revised Safeguards Rule draws near, some dealers may find themselves scrambling to implement the FTC’s new requirements before June 9th. (Not ComplyAuto dealers of course – we’ve been ready since December 9th … Read More

All Cookies are Not Created Equal: FTC Cracks Down on Targeted Advertising Without User Consent

With the proliferation of consumer personal data laws and cookie consent banners, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is ramping up its crusade against businesses in the name of consumer protection by wielding its very broad authority under Section 5 of … Read More

Encrypting NPI in Transit & the Safeguards Rule

In the ever-evolving world of digital communication, protecting Non-Public Personal Information (NPI) remains a paramount concern for businesses. The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) revised Safeguards Rule (Rule) underscores the importance of secure information transit. In response, ComplyAuto has been hard … Read More

Are You Updated on Workplace Violence and Active Shooter Training?

As the news continues to remind us on a daily basis, the number of incidents related to workplace violence continue to rise at a rapid pace around the country. We tend to think that these events are so far removed … Read More

Personal Data Laws Gain Ground: Four States Add New Laws

As was predicted, 2023 continues to be the year of data privacy as four states adopt (or will adopt) their own personal data laws. Specifically, at the time of this writing, the governors of the states of Indiana, Montana, Tennessee, … Read More

ComplyAuto and Fisher Phillips Unite Tech Innovation and World-Class Legal Talent to Simplify Compliance

ComplyAuto, one of the fastest-growing auto software companies, announces a strategic collaboration with Fisher Phillips, a top-tier law firm with a proven track record of providing exceptional legal services to dealerships across the United States. This collaboration aims to enhance … Read More

Deleting Customer Data Stored in Vehicles: Best Practice or a Legal Requirement?

As the deadline for compliance with the FTC’s revised Safeguards Rule draws near, some dealers may find themselves scrambling to implement the FTC’s new requirements before June 9th. (Not ComplyAuto dealers of course – we’ve been ready since December 9th … Read More

All cookies are not created equal: FTC cracks down on targeted advertising without user consent

The recent case against GoodRx by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for sharing a user’s sensitive health information with online advertisers without the user’s consent should be taken seriously by all businesses, including automotive dealerships. The lesson here? Dealerships should … Read More

From CCPA to CPRA 

Everything You Need to Know About the Updated CA Data Privacy Regulations Beginning on January 1, 2023, the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) will modify the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) quite significantly. The two most notable changes are that … Read More

Myths & Misconceptions About the Revised FTC Safeguards Rule

By now, almost all dealerships are aware that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) revised the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) Safeguards Rule for the first time in 20 years, with the new regulations going into effect on December 9, 2022. In conjunction … Read More