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VPPA

Video Privacy Protection Act

In force US federal adtech

Limits disclosure of what video a person watched; now a frequent basis for lawsuits over tracking pixels on video pages.

At a glance

Who it applies to
Video tape service providers, which courts have applied to online video.
Who enforces it
Courts (private right of action)
When
In effect since 5 November 1988.

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