The Video Privacy Protection Act (“VPPA”) arose from a corner video store’s disclosure of Robert Bork’s video rental history during his judicial confirmation and now may experience a renaissance in the age of targeted advertising. The VPPA functions on a fairly simple premise: A visual media company cannot share its […]
In 2012, Congress amended the VPPA to reflect the realities of the 21st century. The amendment reflected modern society’s shift from “corner video stores,” such as Blockbuster and Redbox, to streaming platforms and other digital media formats. Crucially, courts have held that websites qualify as videotape service providers under the […]
In 2012, Congress amended the Video Privacy Protection Act (“VPPA”) to reflect the realities of the 21st century. The amendment reflected modern society’s shift from corner video stores, like Blockbuster and Redbox, to streaming platforms and other forms of digital media. Crucially, for business owners, courts have held that websites […]
The Video Privacy Protection Act (“VPPA”) penalizes sharing a consumer’s personally identifiable information that can identify that a person sought or obtained specific video content without their consent. As discussed in a prior blog, the Supreme Court plans to hear arguments on VPPA’s definition of “consumer.” Exceptions Under 18 U.S.C. […]
The Video Privacy Protection Act (“VPPA”), an infrequently litigated statute, may soon become a major source of consumer protection litigation. The U.S. Supreme Court may determine this trajectory when it defines “consumer” under the VPPA in Michael Salazar v. Paramount Global, dba 247Sports. With minimum statutory damages starting at $2,500 […]