A death has been confirmed on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship while it was out at sea. Local 10 News was the first to report on the story and interviewed passengers who said they were aware of the death and heard it was the result of a ‘medical episode.’ Our thoughts and prayers go out […]

Losing a loved one to a drowning accident is arguably one of the worst things a person can go through. These accidents happen more of than one would think, especially in our state. New state data shows child drownings hit a record high in Florida last year with 98 children dying in 2021. Sadly, many of […]

The world’s largest cruise ship is scheduled to set sail from Port Canaveral in 2022. The vessel named, Wonder of the Seas will have capacity for approximately 7,000 guests, plus 2,300 crew members. The Port Canaveral choice was not a coincidence. This port is already known for housing some of the largest ships in the […]

With the cruise industry essentially shut down for most of 2020 and 2021, cruise companies, as well as those offering attractions on cruise ships, have had to become creative to continue bringing in profits during the Covid-19 pandemic. FlowRider Inc., the original manufacture of the FlowRider® sheet wave machine came up with several different ways to […]

Silversea Cruises will be launching its first hybrid-powered vessel, the Silver Nova, in the summer of 2023. The announcement came from Silversea executives during a traditional steel cutting ceremony in November in Papenburg, Germany. The Silver Nova will have the capacity to carry 728 passengers, which is a notable increase from its current 596 passenger […]

More details have been released regarding what passengers should expect when boarding the new “Margaritaville Paradise,” a newly-refurbished vessel which is scheduled to set sail from Palm Beach to the Bahama Islands on April 30, 2022. The ship was created as a rebranding by Jimmy Buffet’s lifestyle company, Margaritaville Enterprises, of the Bahama Paradise Cruise […]

Is a Website Privacy Policy Required by Law?

The internet provides brands with incredible opportunities to truly connect with consumers. However, its fast-changing landscape is also fueling growing concerns, specifically on using and sharing personal data to third parties without the consent of the consumer. 

Nevertheless, it is an opportunity to gain consumer trust by implementing effective data practices and publishing a transparent privacy policy.

Due to the lack of a single extensive internet law on online privacy, the personal data of Americans are at the mercy of a patchwork of sector-specific laws with varying degrees of protection. Does US law even require a website privacy policy?

What Is Internet Law?

Internet law refers to legal principles and legislations that govern the use of the internet in all its forms. It usually encompasses principles from other legal fields, such as internet marketing law and data privacy. 

The US has a myriad of internet marketing laws that ensure truthful online advertising and privacy. In general, there are three areas that online marketers have to be concerned about: data collection, intellectual property issues, and marketing regulations of the Federal Trade Commission.

Data privacy laws, on the other hand, govern how organizations collect and handle consumer data. Most, if not all, of these laws require website operators to disclose what information they collect from consumers and for what purpose in a legal document called privacy policy.

What Does a Website Privacy Policy Cover?

A website privacy policy communicates how and why an organization collects data from its consumers. In general, it discloses the types of data an organization collects, as well as how it collects, handles, stores, and protects consumer data.

Depending on the laws and policies they have to comply with, website operators even have to specify how consumers can change the way organizations collect, store, or share consumer data. Operators may also have to disclose the rights of consumers to request data deletion or to opt-out of the sale of personal information.

Is a Website Privacy Policy Required by US Internet Law?

The US doesn’t have a single all-encompassing federal law that requires websites to post a privacy policy in all circumstances. However, a website privacy policy is still a legal requirement.

There are existing federal and state laws that govern privacy policies

For many Parrotheads, Christmas has come early this year. Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Enterprises has announced the debut of its new “offshore resort experience” known as “Margaritaville at Sea.” This new cruise ship is scheduled to launch in the spring of 2022. This announcement came on Wednesday at the Port Riviera Beach. The vessel is a […]

Losing a loved one to a drowning accident is arguably one of the worst things a person can go through. These accidents are a common occurrence, especially in our state. The leading cause of death for young children in Florida is drowning. Children are at serious risk for injury or death any time they are […]