Key Ruling in Briskin v. Shopify Signals Evolving Landscape for Ecommerce Innovation

Key Ruling in Briskin v. Shopify Signals Evolving Landscape for Ecommerce Innovation

Ecommerce Innovation Alliance

April 25, 2025

The EIA is closely monitoring recent legal developments that shape the future of our dynamic industry. A significant ruling has emerged from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in the case of Brandon Briskin v. Shopify, Inc., offering important insights into the application of personal jurisdiction in the context of online commerce. This landmark decision reverses the district court’s dismissal of a case brought against Shopify for alleged privacy-related torts.…

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California Senate Bill 690 (SB 690) graphic

Addressing the CIPA Challenge: California SB 690 Would Provide Needed Relief for Ecommerce Businesses

Ecommerce Innovation Alliance

April 24, 2025

The Ecommerce Innovation Alliance (EIA) wants to bring to your attention a critical legislative effort underway in California that directly impacts the future of our small and mid-sized ecommerce members: Senate Bill 690 (SB 690). The EIA is a dedicated advocate for creating a predictable and fair legal environment for the ecommerce industry, and SB 690 is a prime example of our work in action.…

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California CPPA board meeting on AI privacy

California Privacy Board Poised to Drop Proposal to Regulate Use of AI for Targeted Advertising

Ecommerce Innovation Alliance

April 11, 2025

The California Privacy Protection Agency held a board meeting on April 4, 2025, where a central point of discussion during the occasionally contentious five hour meeting revolved around the proposed regulations concerning the use of AI, referred to as automated decision-making technology (ADMT), in the context of targeted advertising. As advocates for a thriving ecommerce ecosystem and the responsible use of technology, the EIA has closely monitored these developments. …

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