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Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

New Jersey Attorney General Sues Discord Over Youth Privacy Practices

Last week, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced a lawsuit against Discord, Inc., a popular messaging application provider, for allegedly misleading parents about the efficacy of its safety controls and...more

Alston & Bird

2025 State Cybersecurity Legislation Focuses on Financial Services

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Eight years ago, on March 1, 2017, the New York Department of Financial Services enacted its landmark cybersecurity regulation covering financial services companies, 23 NYCRR Part 500, known as “Part 500.” Part 500 was the...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Privacy Tip #440 – Text Scam Proceeds Surpass $470M in 2024

I have been getting a lot of texts that are clearly scams, and those around me have confirmed an increase in spammy texts. According to an FTC Consumer Protection Data Spotlight, individuals lost over $470 million...more

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Slings and Arrows: Trade Secret Trends Reflect a Need for Safeguards

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Consider trade secret enforcement your armor on the battlefields of IP. Given greater exposure to cybersecurity breaches and data theft, a murky future for employee noncompete agreements, AI algorithms that challenge the...more

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DOJ Issues Guidance for New Data Security Program

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On April 8, the Department of Justice’s (“DOJ’s”) final rule on Preventing Access to US Sensitive Personal Data and Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern or Covered Persons (the “Rule”) formally took effect. ...more

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State Privacy Regulators Announce Formation of Privacy ‘Supergroup’

The concept of the “supergroup” may have originated with rock and roll, but on April 16, 2025, privacy practitioners in the United States learned that a whole new type of supergroup has been formed. ...more

Cozen O'Connor

Cybersecurity Best Practices for AI-Powered Robotics Under State and Federal Privacy Laws

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As robotics technology rapidly advances in connection with the use of artificial intelligence (AI), the collection, processing, and storage of personal information—including biometric data—will become increasingly common....more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

OCC provides an update on its security breach given institutional risk

On April 14, the OCC released a letter providing more details on the recent security breach involving its email systems. The breach — identified as a major incident under the Federal Information Security Modernization Act...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

District court partially grants defendants’ motions to dismiss, tosses Privacy Act claim

On April 16, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia granted in part and denied in part the defendants’ motion to dismiss a case involving claims that DOGE and several federal agencies (including the DOL, the...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

DOJ implements its Data Security Program to protect users’ data

On April 11, the DOJ announced steps towards the implementation of a national security program aimed at protecting Americans’ sensitive data from China, Russia, Iran and other foreign adversaries. The Data Security Program,...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

Proposed State Privacy Law Update: April 21, 2025

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Keypoint: Last week, bills passed the Montana and Arkansas legislatures while bills advanced in Alabama, Florida, Oregon, and Texas. Below is the fifteenth weekly update on the status of proposed state privacy legislation in...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Automated Hiring Tools: Are My Hiring Practices Subject to AI Regulation?

As companies increasingly leverage automated technologies in their recruiting and hiring processes, legislators and regulators are increasingly focused on establishing guardrails to ensure fairness. As a result, companies...more

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Virginia Amends Consumer Protection Act to Protect Reproductive and Sexual Health Information

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On March 24, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin signed SB 754 into law. SB 754, which will take effect on July 1, 2025, amends the Virginia Consumer Protection Act (VCPA) to prohibit certain entities from, in connection with a...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

23andWho? The fate of your DNA data after the 23andMe bankruptcy

Consumers have been trading their DNA for a personal genetic history lesson with 23andMe since 2007. The company has since become extremely popular and has collected a trove of genetic information relating to more than 14...more

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FAA Proposes to Increase Privacy for Private Aircraft Owners and Operators

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently announced a process by which private aircraft owners and operators may electronically request that the FAA withhold their aircraft registration information from public view....more

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State Comprehensive Privacy Law Update - April 2025 #2

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While March featured a flurry of newly introduced comprehensive privacy bills, state legislatures now appear to be primarily focused on pushing existing proposals through the chambers. ...more

Paul Hastings LLP

States Form Consortium to Coordinate on Privacy Regulations

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Earlier this week, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) and California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the formation of a new bipartisan coalition called the Consortium of Privacy Regulators. This consortium...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank Explores Regulatory Risks in Gaming Ecosystems

On April 9, the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City published a research briefing examining how video game platforms are reshaping the digital payments landscape. As in-game purchases and platform-based transactions grow in...more

McDermott Will & Emery

New PCI DSS 4.0 Credit Card Compliance Requirements Effective April 1, 2025

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As of April 1, 2025, all merchants and third-party service providers (TPSPs) involved in processing credit or debit card payments must fully adhere to the enhanced security requirements outlined in the Payment Card Industry...more

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Massachusetts to Consider Adopting a Comprehensive State Consumer Privacy Law (Again)

After years of proposed state privacy legislation, Massachusetts lawmakers are poised to once again consider enacting a comprehensive state consumer privacy law in the Commonwealth this legislative session. At a hearing of...more

Snell & Wilmer

No Robo Bosses: Proposed Legislation to Curb AI in the Workplace

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In recent years, the increasing use of automated decision systems(“ADS”) in employment practices has raised concerns over worker rights, privacy, and fairness. As AI systems become more sophisticated and widespread, the...more

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This Week in eDiscovery: How BYOD Policies Affect Motions to Compel | Modern Attachment Webinar

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Every week, the Array team reviews the latest news and analysis about the evolving field of eDiscovery to bring you the topics and trends you need to know. This week’s post covers the period of April 6-12. Here’s what’s...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

Ad Law News and Views - March 2025

IN THE NEWS AND LATEST UPDATES - What’s Next at FTC Following Firings of Democratic Commissioners? It’s been a week since the Trump administration fired FTC Commissioners Slaughter and Bedoya because their ​“continued service...more

Robinson+Cole Health Law Diagnosis

Breaches Within Breaches: Contractual Obligations After a Security Incident

We often cover consumer class action complaints against companies regarding the privacy and security of personal information. However, litigation can also arise from alleged breach of contract between two companies....more

Alston & Bird

State Regulators Form Privacy Law Implementation and Enforcement Group

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Eight state regulators have established a coalition called the Consortium of Privacy Regulators to collaborate on the implementation and enforcement of their privacy laws. According to announcements from the California...more

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