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FBI Warns of North Korean Quishing Campaign

As we have warned before, threat actors using QR codes in attacks against victims continue to rise. To illustrate the risk, on January 8, 2026, the FBI issued a FLASH alert, entitled “North Korean Kimsuky Actors Leverage...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Privacy Tip #475 – Gmail Users Urged to Switch Off New Smart Features Over Privacy Concerns

Gmail users are being urged to review and disable two key “Smart Features” settings following privacy concerns stemming from reports that these tools may allow Google to access email content to support AI‑driven services and...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

FCC extends robocall consent revocation rule waiver to January 2027

On January 6, the FCC issued an order extending the waiver of a rule that would require callers to treat a consumer’s request to revoke consent to robocalls or robotexts as applicable to all future communications from that...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

CFPB publishes updates on collected data for mortgage registry checks

On January 15, the CFPB published in the Federal Register a notice related to the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry, which allows mortgage loan originators employed by a federal agency to register and submit...more

Fisher Phillips

Florida Federal Court Greenlights Nationwide Digital Wiretapping Claims: 5 Steps Businesses Should Take Now

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Another federal court just gave privacy plaintiffs exactly what they’ve been looking for: a green light to pursue nationwide digital wiretapping claims based on common website tracking practices. In a January 14 decision in...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Enforcement Under California’s Delete Act, Full Steam Ahead

Enforcement of California’s Delete Act is accelerating. The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) recently sent a clear message to data brokers: register, pay the required fee, and be prepared to defend your data...more

J.S. Held

Ensuring Data Authenticity and Governance in Litigation and Business Environments

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As digital interdependence and geopolitical fragmentation grow, ensuring data authenticity, security, and regulatory compliance is more crucial than ever....more

A&O Shearman

Beneficial Ownership Register: New Access Rules Enter Into Force

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On January 9, 2026, Legislative Decree No. 210 of December 31, 2025 entered into force, amending and supplementing Legislative Decree No. 231/2007 (the “AML Decree”), the cornerstone of Italy’s anti-money-laundering and...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

Healthcare Authority Newsletter - January 2026 #2

News Briefs - ChatGPT Health Connects AI Chatbot with Medical Records, Apps - OpenAI has launched ChatGPT for Healthcare, a set of products designed to help providers deliver high-quality care for patients while supporting...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Class Standing Redux: Ninth Circuit Holds Plaintiffs Must Present Evidence of Class Member Injury at Summary Judgment

In Healy v. Milliman, Inc., — F.4th —-, 2026 WL 71863 (9th Cir. Jan. 9, 2026), the Ninth Circuit addressed a key Article III standing question left open by the Supreme Court in TransUnion LLC v. Ramirez, 594 U.S. 413 (2021) –...more

A&O Shearman

UK FCA Data Exfiltration Prosecutions: A Reminder Of Malicious Insider Risks

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Data exfiltration via cyberattack is top-of-mind for financial services firms. Regulatory attention is primarily focused on the risk of impersonation to misappropriate funds, but there are two other angles firms would do well...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Ninth Circuit clarifies that plaintiffs do not need to prove a jury’s favor when demonstrating standing under the FCRA

On January 9, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit reversed a district court’s partial grant of summary judgment and remanded a class action under the FCRA. The appeal addressed whether both named and unnamed class...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Ninth Circuit rules Telephone Consumer Protection Act does not prohibit texts with optional video content

On January 13, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a putative class action lawsuit challenging unsolicited text messages containing video files under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act...more

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Spanish DPA Highlights Privacy Risks in GenAI Content Creation

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Earlier this month, the Spanish Data Protection Authority (Agencia Española de Protección de Datos, or AEPD) issued new guidance on the privacy and data protection risks associated with uploading images or photos – whether...more

Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC

New York State Amends the New York State Fair Credit Reporting Act to Limit the Use of Credit Reports in Employment

On Dec. 19, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul signed Senate Bill S03072 (the Amendment) into law, amending the New York State Fair Credit Reporting Act to restrict the use of consumer credit history for employment purposes. With...more

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Illinois Amends Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act to Require Handling ID Discrepancy Notifications

Effective December 12, 2025, Illinois Senate Bill (SB) 2339 (Public Act 104-0455), which amended the Illinois Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act, introduces new employer obligations and compliance requirements and repeals...more

Rivkin Radler LLP

OpenAI Unveils ChatGPT Health, Connecting Medical Records to Conversational AI

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OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Health, a new health‑focused capability within its generative AI chatbot that allows users to connect their medical records and wellness app data to generate more personalized health‑related...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

California Privacy Protection Agency takes action against two data brokers for unregistered activity

On January 8, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CalPrivacy) announced it had taken enforcement actions against two companies for failing to register as data brokers, in violation of California’s Delete Act, by the...more

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Australia: Return To Sender ID: Businesses Must Register “Branded Identifiers” Used In Australian SMS Messages

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From 1 July 2026, entities that use an alphanumeric sender ID for SMS/MMS messages in Australia must register that ID on the SMS Sender ID Register. Sender IDs are used to send SMS/MMS messages from a named entity (i.e. a...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

When Chats Become Evidence: Court Affirms Order Requiring OpenAI to Produce 20 Million De-Identified ChatGPT Logs

On January 5, 2026, the federal U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York upheld two discovery orders requiring OpenAI to produce a sample of 20 million de-identified user logs from ChatGPT as part of...more

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New York Employers Beware: Credit Checks Are Being Banned Statewide

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Effective April 18, 2026, New York City’s ban on credit searches in connection with employment decisions will now apply to all employers in New York State, unless one of the narrowly construed exemptions applies. See New York...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

2026 Will Reward the Companies that Operationalize AI

After a decade of cloud migration and incremental modernization, the technology sector is approaching an inflection point. This year, 2026, is shaping up to be the year AI must move from pilots to production. The focus is...more

Hogan Lovells

QFC, DIFC and ADGM advance regional data protection cooperation through mutual adequacy recognition

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The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) have taken a significant step forward in regional regulatory cooperation by mutually recognising each other's...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

The Hidden Legal Minefield: Compliance Concerns with AI Smart Glasses, Part 4: Data Security, Breach Notification, and Third-Party...

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As we have discussed in prior posts, AI-enabled smart glasses are rapidly evolving from niche wearables into powerful tools with broad workplace appeal — but their innovative capabilities bring equally significant legal and...more

A&O Shearman

Zooming in on AI: California's evolving AI legal landscape entering 2026

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2025 was a year of rapid technological advancements with respect to artificial intelligence (AI). There were also significant legal developments, with a few states moving to enact AI-focused legislation. California emerged as...more

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