Senators Jeff Merkley (D-Oregon) and Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) introduced the “National Biometric Information Privacy Act of 2020,” a bill that would prohibit private companies from collecting or profiting from biometric...more
New Zealand’s Government Cyber Security Centre has issued a guide on incident response, laying out key steps designed to help business leaders and cybersecurity professionals strengthen their organizations’ ability to manage...more
As lockdown restrictions ease and businesses begin to reopen, the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has set out the key steps organizations need to consider around the use of personal information. They are:...more
The “COVID–19 Consumer Data Protection Act of 2020” has been filed and purports to regulate the information collection which will likely increase as businesses and workplaces reopen. Provisions include:...more
A group of Republican U.S. senators plan to introduce legislation to protect user privacy in relation to contact-tracing apps used to combat the spread of COVID-19.
“While the severity of the COVID-19 health crisis cannot...more
The Federal Trade Commission has issued guidance on using artificial intelligence (AI) in algorithms.
Key Takeaways:
The use of AI tools should be transparent, explainable, fair and empirically sound, while fostering...more
The Executive Committee of the Global Privacy Assembly (GPA) weighs in on data privacy and the coronavirus pandemic.
•The universal data protection principles in all our laws will enable the use of data in the public...more
Coronavirus and Data Protection: New York Department of Financial Services had extended the deadline for compliance with its cybersecurity requirements.
•The Superintendent of Financial Services of the State of New York...more
The United Kingdom’s Information Commissioner’s Office has provided it’s guidance on COVID-19 and data privacy.
•Public health messages are not direct marketing.
•It’s about being proportionate – if some data processing...more
The California Attorney General has published a third draft of the California Consumer Privacy Act regulations-
Key takeaways:
Removes example indicating IP addresses may not be personal information in certain...more
Tell me, don’t sell me, the GDPR version.
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) has imposed a fine of 525,000 euros on tennis association KNLTB for selling personal data without proper consent....more
If it’s not broker(ed) why fix it?
A new data broker bill has been submitted to the Washington State House of Representatives, following in the footsteps of Vermont and California....more
Ireland’s Data Protection Commission has published guidance on data security.
Key Takeaways-
The most effective means of mitigating the risk of lost or stolen personal data is not to hold the data in the first place....more
The California Office of the Attorney General has published proposed amendments to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) draft regulations. The amendments are open for public comment until 5 pm PT on Feb. 24, 2020....more
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The California Consumer Privacy Act has significant implications for Chief Marketing Officers. Here are some important principles CMOs should keep in mind when planning compliance efforts, included in my recent presentation...more
Here are some key points for employers to keep in mind related to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), which were included in my presentation to a recent meeting of Fox Rothschild’s Labor & Employment Practice...more
“In California we are rebalancing the power dynamic by putting power back in the hands of consumers. I encourage all Californians to take a moment to understand their new rights and exercise these rights to take control of...more
The United Kingdom's Information Commissioner's Office has issued, for public consultation, draft guidance on the right of access under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Key takeaways:
To Prepare for a Data...more
“Perhaps the more urgent need is to share ideas, instead of rushing to share people’s data,” writes European Data Protection Supervisor Wojciech Wiewiórowski.
“More than ever, there is a need to illuminate new paths for...more
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra released the title and summary for the CCPA 2.0 ballot initiative, the California Privacy Rights Act....more
In a statement of its priorities over the next year, French data privacy regulator CNIL emphasizes the importance of a balanced approach to data protection regulation....more
Alastair Mactaggart, the proponent of the "CCPA 2.0" ballot initiative in California, has submitted to the Office of the Attorney General a revised version of the proposed "California Privacy Rights Act" (CPRA) that he hopes...more
12/11/2019
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The Software Alliance filed comments to the California Attorney General on draft regulations to implement the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) intended to avoid upsetting the business-service provider relationship set...more
A “sale” by any other name?
“We consider, and think the average consumer would consider, that when information is exchanged across devices and platforms, such that an ad follows the consumer from desktop to phone and from...more
The International Association of Privacy Professionals is holding its 2019 Europe Data Protection Conference in Brussels. Partner Odia Kagan, who is in attendance, shares some takeaways from day two of the event....more