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Updates to CCPA Proposed Regulations: Cybersecurity Audits

The California Privacy Protection Agency (“CPPA”) published a revised set of Draft Cybersecurity Audit Regulations ahead of the CPPA Board’s December 8, 2023 meeting. When the CPPA Board met on December 8, several key...more

“Ding Dong” -- FTC-Drizly Data Breach Settlement Will follow CEO Personally for a Decade

The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced on Monday that it is settling a case against Drizly and its CEO stemming from a 2020 data breach that impacted roughly 2.5 million consumers. The proposed order not only...more

And Now There are Three …. The Colorado Privacy Act

Colorado has now joined California and Virginia to become the third US state to pass a comprehensive data privacy legislation when Governor Jared Polis signed the Colorado Privacy Act (the “CPA”) into law on July 8, 2021. The...more

US State Privacy Law Update - June 2021

The Mintz Privacy & Cybersecurity Blog will be providing regular updates of notable pending US state privacy laws. Following our similar previous updates, the most recent of which may be found here, this update checks in on...more

US State Privacy Law Check-In - UPDATE

In a previous update, we provided a comprehensive round-up of several notable pending US state privacy laws.  We are checking-in on the progression of some of those laws in this further update.   The next installment will...more

The Ongoing March toward Privacy Law in the US – A State Legislative Roundup

While we continue to await comprehensive US federal privacy legislation, and following California’s lead with its California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA), individual states are stepping up to the plate. Based on what...more

Vendor Management Fail: FTC Settles with Mortgage Analytics Company following Vendor Security Issues

An oft-used business management concept is to “hire people smarter than you.” The concept also applies to hiring vendors – hire vendors that are better than you (especially when it comes to information security). ...more

Data Breaches Can Cost $$ – Plus Ongoing Obligations (ask Home Depot): Lessons and Takeaways

The Home Depot, Inc. (“Home Depot”) recently entered into a multi-state Assurance of Voluntary Compliance with Attorneys General of 46 states and the District of Columbia (the “Settlement”) stemming from a massive 2014 data...more

Zoom to Implement New Security Measures in Deal with NY Attorney General

Amidst multiple investigations into the privacy and security practices at Zoom Video Communications (“Zoom”), New York Attorney General Letitia James recently announced a settlement agreement with Zoom after the failings of...more

Senate COVID-19 Consumer Data Protection Act of 2020: Balancing Privacy with the Pandemic

Last month, we reported that the United States Senate, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, conducted a hearing on “Enlisting Big Data in the Fight Against Coronavirus.” Specifically, the Committee focused on...more

NYDFS Issues New Guidance Regarding COVID-19 Cybersecurity Risks

The New York Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS”) recently issued new guidance to regulated entities regarding cybersecurity awareness during the COVID-19 pandemic - citing a significant increase in cybercrime and...more

“When You Promise Security, You Need to Deliver Security”

If your company is marketing any smart device, particularly if the device is involved with home security and collects personal information from users, it’s time to pay attention to the story of Tapplock. Tapplock, Inc....more

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Managing Cyber Security Risks of Remote Work

With cases of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) emerging in nearly every state, many businesses are taking swift action in an effort to curb its spread. Teleworking, “remote working,” or simply “working from home,” is a...more

UPDATED: It’s Déjà vu All Over Again: Washington Privacy Act Fails to Pass

As of March 12, 2020, the proposed Washington Privacy Act has foundered on enforcement rocks. The Senate did not agree with the House’s amendment that would have included a broad private right of action. The Senate’s version...more

UPDATE: WPA Passes Washington State Senate

The Washington Privacy Act has overwhelmingly passed the Washington state senate by a vote of 46-1...more

UPDATE: Analysis of Attorney General Regulations to the CCPA (as Updated February 10, 2020) – Part 1: Notices to Consumers

Back in October, we provided a summary of Article 2 of the California Attorney General’s Initial Proposed CCPA draft regulations, which specify certain notices that must be given to consumers at the time of collection of...more

Analysis of Attorney General Regulations to the CCPA– Part 1: Notices to Consumers

Overview: Article 2 (see pages 3 through 10) of the California Attorney General’s CCPA draft regulations specify certain notices that must be given to consumers at the time of collection of their personal information,...more

But Wait, There’s Less – Equifax Settlement Update

We know we told you yesterday about the Equifax settlement and how you could make a claim in connection with the breach. Well, consumers whose personal information was compromised in Equifax’s massive 2017 data breach are in...more

FTC and Equifax Reach Historic Settlement

The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”), the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and 50 U.S. states and territories, have reached a global settlement agreement with Equifax Inc. (“Equifax”), according to which, Equifax agreed...more

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