United States federal privacy regulations are different for kids under 13 and compliance is really tough. Provided the game is not primarily targeted or advertised at kids, and a game studio has no knowledge of kids using it, it’s usually a simpler plan to just exclude them where monetizing through ads or otherwise collecting personally …
When does my game fall within the scope of COPPA? Read More »
Since July 1st, some California consumers have eagerly begun enforcing their newly created privacy rights through class-action lawsuits aimed at companies consumers believe to have mishandled their data. Just last week, a consumer sued Walmart, alleging a lack of necessary security standards to protect the consumer’s credit card data during a recent security breach – …
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This week, the Triangle Business Journal began to reveal its 2020 40 Under 40 Leadership Awards. Odin Law and Media is proud to announce Brandon J. Huffman, the founder of the firm, is one of the recipients of this award. The 40 Under 40 awards recognize outstanding professionals under the age of 40 for their …
With the independence day holiday this month, there has been a lot of discussion of revolt and rebellion. One of the biggest acts of rebellion for an employee at an established game studio is quitting to start a new studio. Before Quitting A soon-to-be indie developer should carefully review employment agreements with their current company. …
Going Indie: legal considerations when leaving a game studio to form a new one Read More »