Katten's Privacy, Data and Cybersecurity Quick Clicks is a monthly newsletter highlighting the latest news and legal developments involving privacy, data and cybersecurity issues across the globe....more
7/20/2023
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Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
EU ,
EU-US Privacy Shield ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
International Data Transfers ,
Personal Data ,
Popular ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Katten's Privacy, Data and Cybersecurity Quick Clicks is a monthly newsletter highlighting the latest news and legal developments involving privacy, data and cybersecurity issues across the globe....more
Four Key Considerations Since SEC Amended Form PF -
In early May, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted a final rule amending Form PF, the confidential reporting form for certain SEC-registered investment...more
6/14/2023
/ Biometric Information Privacy Act ,
CFTC ,
Climate Change ,
Crypto Exchanges ,
Cryptoassets ,
Data Privacy ,
Digital Assets ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
EU ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
New Legislation ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Securities Exchange Act ,
Texas ,
UK ,
Whistleblowers
NFTs and the Enduring Allure of Digital Collectibles -
This is the first article of a series by Katten attorneys examining non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and various novel legal issues raised by NFTs, including in copyright...more
Utah Is the First State to Limit Teens Under 18 From Social Media Access -
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox (R) signed two bills on March 23 (SB 152 and HB 311) prohibiting children under the age of 18 from using social media between...more
Class action plaintiffs' firms — spurred on by a significant recent expansion of available damages for biometric privacy suits — have begun targeting the financial industry. The Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act...more
Ever-Expanding BIPA Damages: Illinois Supreme Court Holds Each Collection or Dissemination of Biometric Data Constitutes a Separate Violation of BIPA -
In an eagerly-awaited decision in Cothron v. White Castle System,...more
3/22/2023
/ Biden Administration ,
Biometric Information ,
California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) ,
China ,
Cross-Border ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
EU ,
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) ,
IL Supreme Court ,
Online Safety for Children ,
Personal Data ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Singapore
FINRA Updates its Sweep on Social Media Influencers, Customer Acquisition and Related Information Protection -
On February 28, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) provided an update for its sweep on Social...more
In an eagerly-awaited decision in Cothron v. White Castle System, Inc, the Illinois Supreme Court recently held, by a 4-3 margin, that a separate claim for damages accrues under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act...more
SEC Announces Inspection Priorities for 2023 -
On February 7, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced its inspection priorities for the current year. The announcement began by noting that the SEC examined 15...more
2/22/2023
/ Broker-Dealer ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Fiduciary Duty ,
Fund Managers ,
Investment Adviser ,
Investors ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Securities Regulation ,
Whistleblowers
In early February, the Illinois Supreme Court made the first of two crucial rulings defining the scope of Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act (“BIPA”), holding that the law is governed by a five-year statute of...more
Katten's Privacy, Data and Cybersecurity Quick Bytes is a monthly newsletter highlighting the latest news and legal developments involving privacy, data and cybersecurity issues across the globe.
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In a significant shift in law, the Illinois Supreme Court recently held that all claims under the Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) are subject to a five-year statute of limitations. This reverses prior case law that...more
Welcome to the inaugural issue of Katten’s Privacy, Data and Cybersecurity Quick Bytes. Each month, Quick Bytes will highlight the latest news and legal developments involving privacy, data and cybersecurity issues across the...more
The SEC Remains in Search of and Is Looking for Finders -
Much has been written on the topic of finders and arrangers of securities transactions, including when a person or entity acting as a finder (i.e., someone who...more
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) released Regulatory Notice 22-14, which proposes to establish new trade reporting requirements for certain over-the-counter (OTC) options transactions. Listed options are...more
ISS Releases 2017 Proxy Voting Guideline Updates -
On November 21, ISS published its 2017 Proxy Voting Guideline Updates, which will be in effect for meetings held on or after February 1, 2017. The US 2017 updates cover...more
12/5/2016
/ C&DIs ,
CFTC ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ,
Forex ,
Glass Lewis ,
Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) ,
NFA ,
Proxy Season ,
UK ,
UK Brexit