Florida Data Privacy Attorneys — FSCA & Website Privacy Litigation

Representing Plaintiffs and Defendants in Data Privacy and Electronic Communications Disputes

As businesses increasingly rely on digital technologies to communicate with consumers, collect information, and analyze website activity, concerns about personal privacy and the unauthorized collection of electronic communications continue to grow.

Johnson | Dalal represents both consumers and businesses in Florida data privacy litigation, including claims arising under the Florida Security of Communications Act (FSCA), Chapter 934 of the Florida Statutes.

Our attorneys handle matters involving website tracking, unauthorized recording, electronic surveillance, live chat communications, cookies, tracking pixels, session replay technologies, and the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information.

The firm's Data Privacy and FSCA Litigation Practice is led by Veronika Balbuzanova, Esq., CIPP/US, a Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States, published privacy-law scholar, and experienced trial attorney.

Protecting Consumer Privacy Rights

Consumers regularly communicate with businesses online without fully understanding what information may be collected during their interactions.

Depending on how a website is configured, third-party technologies may receive information concerning visitors' communications, browsing behavior, devices, locations, and other identifiers.

Information collected through digital platforms can have substantial commercial value. Businesses and third parties may use certain data for advertising, marketing, customer analytics, and other purposes.

However, the commercial value of consumer information does not override applicable privacy laws.

Johnson | Dalal represents individuals whose legally protected privacy rights may have been violated through unauthorized interception, recording, disclosure, or use of electronic communications.

Our attorneys investigate the circumstances surrounding the collection of information, examine relevant technologies, evaluate applicable consent requirements, and pursue legally supported claims when violations have occurred.

Florida Security of Communications Act Litigation

Florida's Security of Communications Act regulates certain interceptions, uses, and disclosures of wire, oral, and electronic communications.

Under Florida Statute § 934.03, specified conduct involving the intentional interception of electronic communications and the subsequent use or disclosure of unlawfully intercepted communications may violate the law.

Florida Statute § 934.10 provides civil remedies for qualifying violations, which may include statutory or actual damages, attorney's fees, and other relief where authorized.

Whether particular conduct violates the FSCA depends on the technology involved, the nature of the communications, consent, statutory exceptions, and other case-specific facts.

Johnson | Dalal handles FSCA matters involving:

• Website live chat recording and third-party chat providers

• Session replay and website recording technologies

• Tracking pixels, cookies, and online analytics

• Unauthorized interception of electronic communications

• Third-party transmission and disclosure of communication contents

• Consent notices and recording practices

• Florida pen register and electronic surveillance allegations

Successful Trial Experience in Consumer Privacy Litigation

Johnson | Dalal has prevailed at trial representing consumers in website privacy litigation involving the recording of electronic communications without consent.

Veronika Balbuzanova and Abdul-Sumi Dalal served as lead trial attorneys in the firm's consumer-side trial victory.

The proceedings involved the recording of live chat communications and website activity, as well as information associated with the consumer's online interactions.

This trial experience provides the firm with practical insight into the technical evidence, legal issues, and courtroom presentations involved in privacy litigation.

Defending Businesses Against FSCA and Website Privacy Lawsuits

Johnson | Dalal also represents businesses facing claims involving alleged violations of Florida's privacy laws.

Companies may receive lawsuits or demand letters alleging that their websites unlawfully intercepted communications through third-party chat software, analytics platforms, tracking pixels, or session recording technologies.

The presence of these technologies does not automatically establish a statutory violation.

Our attorneys evaluate the specific allegations, operation of the relevant technology, available consent evidence, vendor relationships, statutory defenses, and potential exposure.

Our business-defense representation includes matters involving:

• Florida FSCA lawsuits and demand letters

• Website live chat recording claims

• Cookies, tracking pixels, and session replay allegations

• Third-party technology providers

• Data privacy litigation strategy

• Related website privacy compliance considerations

The firm's experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants helps inform its evaluation of the legal and evidentiary issues that arise in these disputes.

Led by Veronika Balbuzanova, Esq., CIPP/US

Veronika Balbuzanova leads Johnson | Dalal's Data Privacy and FSCA Litigation Practice.

In addition to serving as lead trial counsel in successful consumer privacy litigation, she holds the Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US) credential from the International Association of Privacy Professionals.

She has also authored published legal scholarship addressing Florida's Digital Bill of Rights and evolving consumer privacy protections.

Working alongside Abdul-Sumi Dalal and the firm's litigation team, she represents clients in disputes involving technology, electronic communications, and privacy rights.