The final rule establishes prohibitions and restrictions on the transfer of certain data due to national security risks from specified countries of concern....more
1/16/2025
/ Data Brokers ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Transfers ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Export Controls ,
Final Rules ,
International Data Transfers ,
National Security ,
Personal Data ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Reporting Requirements
Rhode Island is the latest state to adopt a comprehensive data privacy law, titled the Data Transparency and Privacy Protection Act....more
California's privacy enforcement agency has published crucial data minimization guidance for businesses....more
In two back-to-back announcements, California and the FTC reemphasized their enforcement efforts related to the sale of personal information....more
3/14/2024
/ California ,
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
CalOPPA ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Selling ,
DoorDash ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Mobile Apps ,
Personal Information ,
Privacy Concerns ,
State and Local Government ,
State Attorneys General
Proposed amendments to the California Consumer Privacy Act would require businesses to obtain opt-in consent prior to collecting, selling, sharing, using, or disclosing a minor's personal information....more
The Situation: California has enacted a groundbreaking new privacy law aimed at data brokers—entities that sell information about consumers with whom they do not have a direct relationship. Under the Delete Act (SB 362), data...more
11/7/2023
/ California ,
California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Data Brokers ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Sellers ,
New Regulations ,
Personal Information ,
Privacy Laws ,
Regulatory Requirements
In light of the DOJ’s most recent guidance on the use of personal devices and third-party messaging applications by corporate personnel, this White Paper addresses issues and challenges that companies are facing in this area...more
10/18/2023
/ CFTC ,
Compliance ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Electronic Communications ,
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) ,
Guidance Update ,
Instant Messaging Apps ,
Mobile Devices ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
White Collar Crimes ,
Workplace Communication
In Short -
The Situation: The California Privacy Protection Agency ("CPPA" or "Agency") has modified its proposed regulations implementing many key California Privacy Rights Act ("CPRA") requirements....more
In Short -
The Situation: China released new regulations and guidelines to clarify the procedural requirements companies must satisfy for the cross-border transfer of personal information under the Personal Information...more
The Cyberspace Administration of China has issued draft guidance on applying for and conducting security assessments for cross-border data transfers for public comment. On October 29, 2021, the Cyberspace Administration of...more
11/10/2021
/ China ,
Comment Period ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Extraterritoriality Rules ,
International Data Transfers ,
Personal Information ,
Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) ,
Popular ,
Public Comment ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Regulatory Requirements
The PIPL imposes extensive obligations on organizations and individuals engaged in "handling" of personal information, which is defined to include "collection, storage, use, processing, transmission, provision, disclosure,...more
9/10/2021
/ China ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Processors ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Extraterritoriality Rules ,
Personal Information ,
Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) ,
Popular ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Regulatory Requirements
China recently released new drafts of its Data Security Law and its Personal Information Protection Law for public comment; when finalized the two laws will impose significant obligations on how companies collect, process,...more