From wiretapping and video rentals to website pixels, SDKs, and APIs. CIPA/VPPA litigation, risk management, and practical strategies (Nov 2025 update)
A short collection of comprehensive materials on private ePrivacy enforcement in the US
Wondering about the types of marketing technology that can get a website or mobile app in trouble under the current wave of CIPA or VPPA lawsuits? Which arguments tend to be most persuasive to the courts?
We keep adding resources to this page. They include:
A summary cheat sheet mapping recent court cases to specific pro-plaintiff or pro-defendant arguments
Separate explainer videos for anti-wiretapping and video privacy protection laws
A slide deck further summarizing common legal grounds and providing additional structure*
A full paper on the subject going into even greater detail*
*Only Masters of Privacy Connect subscribers will see the last two items.
(None of these items should be considered legal advice.)
Summary Cheat Sheet
Explainer videos
CIPA Litigation Playbook
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VPPA Litigation Playbook
(Created with NotebookLM)
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