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Arkansas Legislative Update: New Technology, Privacy and Cybersecurity Laws

The Regular Session of the 95th General Assembly is set to adjourn sine die on Monday, May 5, 2025. During this session, the Arkansas legislature passed several bills relating to technology, privacy and cybersecurity which...more

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Proposed State Privacy Law Update: March 31, 2025

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Keypoint: Last week, the Utah and Virginia governors took action on bills while bills crossed chambers in Montana, Oklahoma, New Hampshire, Vermont, and West Virginia. Below is the twelfth weekly update on the status of...more

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Inside TikTok’s U.S. Data Security Operation: A Rare Look at the Battle Over User Data

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The controversy surrounding TikTok has dominated political discussions for years. Critics claim the app is a national security risk, a data funnel to the Chinese Communist Party, and a vehicle for foreign propaganda. TikTok,...more

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Social Links: Milestones, Paywalls, and ‘Behavioral Cocaine’

Looks like WhatsApp just leveled up—whether it wanted to or not. Meta’s messaging giant has officially been crowned a Very Large Online Platform (VLOP) under the European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA), which basically...more

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Just a Minor Threat: Online Safety Legislation Takes Off

The year 2025 is certain to be a watershed for social media legislation and litigation. As it continues to shape how we connect, share, and consume information, social media remains at the forefront of public discourse due to...more

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Connecticut AG Proposes Legislation Requiring Default Youth Settings on Social Media Platforms

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Connecticut AG William Tong announced his intent to work with the legislature to enact a prohibition on social media companies exposing minors to algorithms and notifications that he alleges are harmful without parental...more

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Congress Considers Social Media Safeguards for Children

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This week, the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee approved a slew of bipartisan bills, including the Kids Off Social Media Act (KOSMA). The bill was introduced by Chairman Ted Cruz, R-Texas, along with...more

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Minnesota AG Issues Second Report Detailing Negative Impacts of Technology on Youth

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Minnesota AG Keith Ellison’s office has released a follow-up report on the effects of emerging technologies, such as AI and social media, on youth well-being. The report describes the legal landscape and current legislative...more

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Missouri to Require Social Media Companies to Offer Algorithmic Choice

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Missouri AG Andrew Bailey is issuing a regulation requiring social media companies to offer algorithmic choice for users in the state. Under the rule, it will be an unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent practice under the Missouri...more

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Missouri Attorney General Promulgates Algorithmic Freedom Regulation

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On January 16th, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that he plans to issue a regulation that requires social media platforms to “offer algorithmic choice” to users....more

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California Privacy and AI Legislation Update: August 26, 2024

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Keypoint: The California legislature enters into the final week of its session with many bills still under consideration. We are currently tracking thirteen privacy and AI-related bills that previously crossed chambers prior...more

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Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment: It’s Algorithmic, But It May Not Be Private

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The past few years have seen a sharp increase in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) across a variety of industries and workplaces. Many businesses have implemented AI to help streamline the recruitment and hiring process...more

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2024 Mid-Year Review: State AGs Shaping Regulatory Landscapes

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In 2024, the landscape of state attorneys general (AGs) is poised for significant change, with numerous elections and regulatory actions reshaping priorities and enforcement strategies. This dynamic environment reflects the...more

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Congress Proposes New Comprehensive Privacy Legislation: The American Privacy Rights Act

On April 7, 2024, Representative Cathy McMorris Rogers (R-WA) and Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) announced that Congress will once again consider a comprehensive federal data privacy bill that, if passed, would dramatically...more

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Decoded: Technology Law Insights - V 4, Issue 4, April 2023

Tech Vendors and Cybersecurity – Are They Responsible? It has long been recommended that when you contract with a technology vendor that you include an indemnity clause in the contract wherein the vendor will indemnify you...more

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