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Video Privacy Protection Act of 1988 (VPPA)

The Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA) of 1988 generally prohibits the disclosure of a consumer's video rental or purchase records to third parties.

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Video Privacy Protection Act of 1988 (VPPA)

The Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA) of 1988 generally prohibits the disclosure of a consumer's video rental or purchase records to third parties.

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The law contains some exceptions for marketing and law enforcement purposes.