Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA) Flashcards

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Who does it apply to?

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Video Tape Service Providers- Any person, engaged in business… or rental, sale, or delivery of prerecorded video cassette tapes or similar audiovisual materials.

Consumer- Any renter, purchaser, or subscriber of goods or services from a VTSP.

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To what activities does it apply?

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Knowing disclosure of PII (defined as information that identified a person and their video materials).

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What does it obligate parties to do?

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You cannot disclose PII without consent.

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Are there any exceptions?

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If VTSP gets consent “in a form distinct and separate from any form setting forth other legal or financial obligations of the consumer” and consent is given at the time of disclosure or in advance for a set period of time.

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Who is a Subscriber?

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Subscriptions involve some or most of the following factors:
Payment,
Registration,
Commitment,
Delivery,
Expressed association,
Access to restricted content.

“An ongoing commitment or relationship between the user and the entity which owns and operates the app/website.”

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Aspects of VPPA not totally settled

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  1. Level of interaction between the user and service to determine whether within scope of VPPA;
  2. Likelihood of identification based on data shared and party it is shared with.
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