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Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Vetting AI for Government: California’s Executive Order Sets New Expectations

California Governor Gavin Newsom issued a new executive order aimed at tightening California’s procurement rules for artificial intelligence (AI) vendors and “raising the bar” for companies that want to sell AI tools to the...more

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What Are CIPA Claims, and How Can Businesses Defend Against Them?

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Has your company received a CIPA demand letter or been sued in court or arbitration for alleged CIPA violations? If not, you are one of the lucky few. Plaintiffs’ firms and pro se individuals are sending demand letters and...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Privacy Tip #486 – “Stolen Credentials Are a Major Threat”

According to Security Week’s recent article, “Stolen Logins Are Fueling Everything from Ransomware to Nation-State Cyberattacks,” cybersecurity firm Ontinue’s 2H 2025 Threat Intelligence Report, showcases that “Attackers...more

DLA Piper

Seventh Circuit Holds BIPA’s 2024 Damages Amendment Applies Retroactively

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In 2024, the Illinois General Assembly amended the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (“BIPA”) to clarify that an individual cannot seek recovery for multiple alleged violations of BIPA when those violations concern...more

Whiteford

Employment Law Update: AI Hiring Under Fire: Algorithmic Screening Enters The Chat

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A major class action lawsuit filed in January 2026 is reshaping the legal landscape around AI-powered hiring tools and algorithmic bias is not the basis of the lawsuit. In Kistler et al. v. Eightfold AI Inc., filed in...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

District Court’s Ruling Could Signal New Wave of CCPA Litigation

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When the CCPA was first enacted, it was seemingly clear that its right to private action would be limited to traditional data breaches. Over the past two years, however, some courts have called this interpretation into...more

Klein Moynihan Turco LLP

Text Messages Lead to Do Not Call Lawsuit

A serial Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) litigant recently filed a complaint alleging that he received unsolicited text messages in violation of the TCPA’s Do Not Call regulations. Below, we discuss the allegations...more

A&O Shearman

Digital Omnibus on AI: What is really on the table as Trilogues begin?

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The Digital Omnibus Package, presented by the European Commission (EC) on November 19, 2025, comprises both the Digital Omnibus on the Data Acquis and the Digital Omnibus on AI (“AI Omnibus”)....more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

AI and Legal Privilege: Practical Considerations From Emerging Case Law

As artificial intelligence (AI) tools become embedded in legal workflows, critical questions around privilege have emerged. How will courts treat privilege claims over AI-generated content, or over prompts and documents...more

Troutman Amin LLP

“TROUBLING” TCPA CONSPIRACY?: Court Orders Individuals Accused of Shutting Down Businesses and Re-Opening Them to Avoid TCPA...

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At Troutman Amin, LLP we never defend scumbags– so we’re always looking for red flags at intake. One big red flag is if a potential client says something like “hey, even if I get hit with a huge judgment we’ll just shut down...more

Vedder

BIPA Bellwether: Seventh Circuit Finds Damages Limitation Retroactive

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Last week, the Seventh Circuit gave a significant victory to defendants facing claims under the Illinois Biometric Privacy Act (“BIPA”), holding that a 2024 amendment limiting damages available to a prevailing plaintiff...more

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.

BIPA Amendment Precluding Per-Scan Recovery Held Retroactive

In Clay v. Union Pacific Railroad Co., the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit predicted that the Illinois Supreme Court would hold that the legislature’s amendment to the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy...more

Cooley LLP

FCC Proposes Sweeping Rules on Foreign Call Centers: Onshoring Mandates, Consumer Protections and Robocall Deterrence

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On March 27, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Call Center NPRM) seeking comment on a broad package of rules governing foreign call centers....more

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Washington State Expands Personality Rights Law to Cover AI-Generated Deepfakes

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Washington state expanded its existing property rights law to address use of a person’s “forged digital likeness” without the person’s consent. Substitute Senate Bill 5886 (SSB 5886), signed into law by Gov. Bob Ferguson on...more

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6 Key Takeaways From the IAPP 2026 Global Summit for Privacy Compliance Professionals

The International Association of Privacy Professionals’ (IAPP) 2026 Global Summit brought together regulators, in‑house counsel, privacy officers, and technologists to discuss a complete spectrum of modern privacy issues....more

Fisher Phillips

Could New Privacy Law Coalition Help Curb California Wiretapping Litigation? What Businesses Need to Know About CIPA Reform

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A broad coalition of California businesses, nonprofits, healthcare providers, and community organizations formally launched a campaign this week to push for reform of the state law being weaponized against businesses that use...more

Perkins Coie

Dialing Back FCC’s Rule on Written Consent Requirement for Telemarketing Robocalls

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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit recently overturned longstanding precedent under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) when it set aside a decades-old Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rulemaking...more

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Oklahoma Enacts Comprehensive Data Privacy Law

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A comprehensive bill strengthening data privacy protections for Oklahomans has been signed into law. Senate Bill 546 (the “Oklahoma Data Privacy Act” or the “Act”) will become effective January 1, 2027. The Act establishes...more

Cozen O'Connor

FTC Maps Out FY 2026–2030 Priorities

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The FTC has released its FY 2026–2030 Strategic Plan, outlining priorities across consumer protection, competition, and agency operations, while restoring mission language that it will enforce the law “without unduly...more

Alston & Bird

“Show Your Work, AI”: Congress Pushes for AI Model Transparency

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On March 26, 2026, a bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers introduced H.R. 8094, titled the “AI Foundation Model Transparency Act of 2026” (“AI FMTA”). At its core, the AI FMTA would require developers of certain large AI...more

Alston & Bird

AI Quarterly | A Review of AI Law, Policy & Practice | April 2026

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Insights - Key AI, Cybersecurity, and Privacy Takeaways from the NAIC 2026 Spring Meeting - From March 22–25, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) held its 2026 Spring National Meeting in San Diego....more

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[Podcast] The Data Stream: Episode 8 with Janine Anthony Bowen

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The Data Stream podcast dives deep into the fast-moving currents of data, technology, and the law. Presented by BakerHostetler’s Digital Assets and Data Management (DADM) Practice Group and hosted by Partners David Sherman...more

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FTC OkCupid Settlement: Deceptive Data Sharing, Privacy Policy Compliance, and Section 5 Takeaways

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As described in the complaint, OkCupid maintained for several years a privacy policy that stated the company did not share personal information other than with specific parties, including service providers, business partners,...more

A&O Shearman

DRCF Paper On The Future Of Agentic AI

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The Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum (DRCF, comprising the UK Competition and Markets Authority, the UK Financial Conduct Authority, Information Commissioner's Office and Ofcom) have published a paper on the future of...more

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California Governor issues Executive Order on AI procurement standards and responsible government use

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On March 30, 2026, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Executive Order N-5-26, directing state agencies to develop new standards for artificial intelligence (AI) companies seeking to contract with the state, as well as to...more

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