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Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

California’s Privacy Regulator Had a Busy November, Cybersecurity Audits and Insurance Edition: What Does It Mean for Businesses?

In the fourth in our series of new CCPA regulations from California, we look at both cybersecurity audit obligations as well as the impact of the CCPA on the insurance industry. Cybersecurity Audits The proposed rules address...more

BakerHostetler

Improving Accessibility Through AI Program Accountability - the More You Know

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On September 28, 2024, the UNESCO Information for All Programme Working Group on Information Accessibility held its fifth annual Artificial Intelligence for Information Accessibility (AI4IA) Conference....more

Ropes & Gray LLP

No Holiday Break for EdTech Compliance

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While students are about to embark on their holiday break, there is no such luck for educational technology (“EdTech”) providers. Privacy, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence compliance obligations have proliferated...more

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Privacy Risk Quantification: How to Develop the Right Scoring Methodology

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In the article “Privacy Risk Quantification: How and Why to Do It Effectively,” we went over the basics and best practices of privacy risk quantification and a few relevant industry benchmark frameworks. If you are...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

CFPB Rule Would Affect Data Brokers and More

Over the past several years, data brokers have been subject to increased scrutiny from regulatory and enforcement agencies at both federal and state levels. On Dec. 3, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau took a...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Biometrics in the Workplace: Issues and Legal Framework in Quebec

Employers are increasingly interested in the use of biometrics in the workplace. In fact, Quebec’s privacy regulator, the Commission d’accès à l’information (CAI), indicates in its 2023-2024 Annual Activity and Management...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

DOJ Seeks to Restrict Data Transfers to ‘Countries of Concern’

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has proposed a significant restriction on cross-border transfers of sensitive personal data to designated “countries of concern.” The goal is to address national security risks posed by...more

Troutman Pepper

October 2024 Consumer Litigation Filings: Everything Up

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According to a recent report by WebRecon, court filings under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), and complaints filed with the...more

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September 2024 Consumer Litigation Filings: Mostly Down For Month But Still Up YTD

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According to a recent report by WebRecon, court filings under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) were down for the month. Yet,...more

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Privacy by Design: Understanding and Implementing the Framework

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As of this writing, the CAM4 security incident remains the largest data breach in history. The attack on the website exposed nearly 11 billion records, including users' names, email addresses, sexual orientations, chat...more

Ankura

The Impact of DPDPA on Corporate Disputes

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The Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) is a landmark piece of legislation that has reshaped the regulatory environment for data privacy in India. With its stringent requirements, the DPDPA presents new challenges...more

Dechert LLP

Dechert Cyber Bits - Issue 67

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Illinois Courts Split over Whether Biometric Privacy Law Amendment Applies Retroactively - Two federal judges in the Northern District of Illinois have taken conflicting views on the issue of whether the Illinois...more

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Colorado Unveils New Privacy Rules: What Businesses – Including Employers – Need to Know to Stay Compliant

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The Colorado attorney general’s office just adopted significant updates to the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) rules, which will soon introduce new obligations related to biometric data, employee biometrics, children’s privacy,...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Privacy Tip #424 – Recent Big Win for Law Enforcement Over Cybercriminals

I often get asked whether law enforcement is making any headway in catching cybercriminals. Although it is a challenging task, a recent example of a big win for law enforcement deserves celebration....more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Five States’ Consumer Privacy Rights Laws Take Effect January 1st

On January 1, 2025, five states’ consumer privacy rights laws will go into effect. Is your business ready? Have you determined if these laws apply to your business?...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

OCR Active with Settlements and Enforcement Actions in November and Early December

The Office for Civil Rights of the Department of Health and Human Services (OCR) was busy negotiating and settling enforcement actions in November and early December. Since October 31, 2024, the OCR has settled five separate...more

Dentons

Ep. 43 – Incorporating Routine Compliance Reports Into Your Board Meetings

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As the ultimate decision-maker for your organization, your governing body needs to understand compliance and appreciate the compliance risks facing the organization as well as what is needed to mitigate those risks. This...more

Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP

Texas Positions Itself as a Privacy Enforcement Leader

Since the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA) took effect in July 2024, Texas has emerged as a leader in privacy enforcement. The Texas attorney general (AG) recently announced: “Any entity abusing or exploiting...more

Maynard Nexsen

Why Employers Should Consider Implementing an AI Policy and How to Do It

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Employers across industries can benefit from a proactive and controlled approach to AI utilization. AI is a useful tool with the potential to improve efficiency and processes for employers and employees alike. However, it is...more

Morgan Lewis - ML Benefits

Despite Challenges to Reproductive Healthcare Privacy Final Rule, Plan Sponsors Should Still Comply by December 23

The US Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) final rule on reproductive healthcare privacy is already subject to challenge even before its effective date. As described in our previous blog post, the HHS issued final...more

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FTC Staff Paper Finds that Most Surveyed “Smart” Products Fail to Disclose Duration of Support

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On November 26, 2024, the FTC released a staff paper regarding the disclosure of the duration of the support for the software of connected consumer devices. As the FTC staff explained, if a manufacturer stops providing...more

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EDPB calls for alignment between GDPR and EU digital legislation; adopts draft Guidelines on data transfers to third country...

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On December 2 – 3 2024, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) met for its 99th plenary session. It subsequently issued several documents, one of which calls for the need for greater alignment between the GDPR and EU...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

CFPB issues NPRM amending Regulation V to cover data brokers

On December 3, the CFPB released a proposed rule to amend Regulation V, which implements the FCRA in an attempt to have the FCRA cover the activities of data brokers by amending the definitions of “consumer reports” and...more

Ankura

The Way Out is Through: A Guide for Navigating U.S. Consumer Privacy Laws

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It can be daunting for Fintechs, money services businesses (MSBs), and other non-bank entities operating in the consumer financial products and services space to navigate privacy legislation and determine which provisions of...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Privacy Protection in Estate Planning: The ABCs of Maximizing Confidentiality

Is anything private anymore? We live in a digital age where information is quick and abundant. While this is helpful in many circumstances, it may seem most concerning when it comes to your estate plan. Your estate plan...more

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