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What Is the Status of the Texas Privacy Act?

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The old saying goes, “Don’t mess with Texas.” The same can be said of the Texas Privacy Act. The Texas Department of Information Resources recently issued an implementation status for the act....more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

US Data Localization Law Coming Soon: DOJ Issues Final Rule on Certain Data Transfers to “Countries of Concern”

The Department of Justice has finalized prohibitions and restrictions on cross-border transfers of certain data to China and other “Countries of Concern” (as defined below). It seeks to address what is, in the U.S....more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Watch Out, Employers: Using Smart Devices in the Workplace May Not Be So Smart

What does the EEOC have to do with smart watches, rings, glasses, helmets and other devices that track bodily movement and other data? These devices, known as “wearables,” can track location, brain activity, heart rate, and...more

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FAR Council Publishes Proposed Rule Imposing New Security Requirements on Contractors Handling CUI

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On January 15, 2025, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council published a proposed rule (the FAR CUI Rule) that would amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to impose government-wide cybersecurity, training, and...more

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Cybersecurity May Be OCR’s New Year’s Resolution

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) appears to have made cybersecurity its New Year’s resolution. The first few weeks of 2025 have already brought with them proposed amendments to...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Litigation under New Jersey’s “Daniel’s Law”

The New Jersey privacy statute – “Daniel’s Law” – has been in full effect for only a little more than a year now, but New Jersey courts have already been inundated with a wave of lawsuits. In February 2024 alone, more than...more

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Data Privacy Update

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California Bills, Rulemaking, and Enforcement Update - CPPA automated decision-making technology - On November 22, 2024, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) opened the formal public comment period on its...more

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Recent Employment Law Updates in Artificial Intelligence

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Utilizing artificial intelligence in the workplace offers promises of increased efficiencies, error reduction, improved communication, and lower costs. Employers, for instance, may be able to use AI-powered chatbots to...more

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FTC Finalizes COPPA Rule Amendments

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On January 16, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted 5-0 to approve the finalized amendments to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA Rule) that would offer additional privacy safeguards for children...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

You Posted What?! Considerations for Employers’ Social Media Policies in 2025 | Insights & Events

Whether or not the TikTok ban is upheld following the January 10, 2025, oral arguments in front of the Supreme Court, employers should be aware of some social media trends stemming from the app that are here to stay. As...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

Proposed Rulemaking to Strengthen HIPAA Security Rule

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On January 6, the Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) published a notice of proposed rulemaking (Proposed Rule) that would strengthen the requirements of the security rule promulgated...more

Morgan Lewis

Outsourcing and Technology Transaction Outlook for 2025

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The landscape for outsourcing, technology, and artificial intelligence (AI) transactions continues to undergo significant transformations as businesses navigate technological advancements, regulatory changes, and data privacy...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

The Health Record - Healthcare Law Insights, V 2, Issue 1, January 2025

Welcome to our second volume and first issue of 2025 of The Health Record - our healthcare law insights e-newsletter. We hope you enjoyed our Volume 1 issues in 2024 and look forward to continuing to provide information about...more

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Hogan Lovells Team presents to elite group of general counsels at National Retail Federation’s Annual Big Show in New York City

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On January 13, 2025, during the National Retail Federation’s “Big Show,” in-house attorneys from a variety of leading retailers gathered in the General Counsel's Forum to discuss key legal issues impacting the retail...more

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Security Snippets: CISA publishes sector-specific cyber performance goals for IT and product design

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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) unveiled new cyber performance goals aimed at addressing risks to software development and product design in the IT sector. Last week, the Cybersecurity and...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

CFPB Issues Order for Financial Data Exchange to Issue Standards under CFPB's Personal Financial Data Rights Rule

On January 8, 2025, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued an order recognizing Financial Data Exchange, Inc. (FDX) as a standard-setting body under the CFPB’s Personal Financial Data Rights rule. The order of...more

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FTC’s List of Key Accomplishments

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Yesterday the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released a 65-page report detailing what it views as its accomplishments over the last four years. In a press release summarizing the report, the FTC touts the following...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

Proposed State Privacy Law Update: January 20, 2025

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Keypoint: In our second weekly update for 2025, we are tracking new bills filed in Arkansas, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia. Below is...more

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FTC Adopts Amended Children’s Online Protection Act Rule

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On January 16, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) finalized changes to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) Rule (Final Rule). The Final Rule adopts certain amendments that were proposed in...more

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California Starts 2025 with More Regulatory Action

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The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) is starting the year by implementing new data broker regulations, which took effect in late December, and continuing to move toward the completion of new rules for automated...more

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Florida Court of Appeals Holds Personal Claims Under the FCCPA are Not Assignable

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The Court of Appeals for the Fourth District of Florida affirmed a trial court’s holding that claims under the Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act (FCCPA) cannot not be assigned. In KAC 2021-1, LLC v. Mary T. Matuskah...more

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OCR Proposes Updates to Strengthen the HIPAA Security Rule

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On December 27, 2024, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at HHS issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (the Proposed Rule) intended to update the Security Rule under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

The CIO-CMO Collaboration: Powering Ethical AI and Customer Engagement

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies is reshaping the corporate landscape, offering unparalleled opportunities to enhance customer experiences and streamline operations. At the intersection of...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

OCR Issues Proposed Rule to Strengthen Cybersecurity for ePHI

The Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”) under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) recently issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (the “Proposed Rule”) to modify the Health Insurance Portability and...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

RealPage Antitrust Consent Decree Proposed

In August 2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and eight states filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against RealPage Inc., alleging that its software was used to unlawfully decrease competition among landlords and maximize...more

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