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We are pleased to inform you about a recent development in the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) law that could significantly impact businesses using biometric data. Last week, in the case of GT v. Samsung...more
Friday, July 12, 2024, the EU published the new EU Artificial Intelligence Regulation, which is first EU AI Regulation worldwide setting requirements concerning safety and free movement of goods and services using AI...more
Virtually all organizations have an obligation to safeguard their personal data against unauthorized access or use, and, in some instances, to notify affected individuals in the event such access or use occurs. Those...more
Cyber, Privacy, and Technology Report - Welcome to your monthly rundown of all things cyber, privacy, and technology, where we highlight all the happenings you may have missed....more
On May 21, 2024, the European Union finalized the adoption of the groundbreaking EU Artificial Intelligence Act, a comprehensive and sector-agnostic legislation that extends globally. This 420-page Act aims to regulate the...more
The European Parliament formally adopted the EU Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act), a first-of-its-kind comprehensive regulation governing the use of artificial intelligence (AI), on March 13, 2024. While applicable to a...more
Pursuant to President Biden’s October 2023 executive order on AI, in March 2024 the Office of Management and Budget issued a memorandum directing the use of AI by federal agencies. Among other provisions, the memorandum...more
The UAE has embraced the digital era with the enactment of Federal Decree-Law No. 14/2023 on Trading by Modern Technological Means. This innovative law aims to regulate and reorganize e-commerce activities, fostering a...more
On December 8, 2023, European Union (EU) lawmakers reached an agreement on the EU’s AI Act. The EU AI Act has many similar themes to the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and reflects a big step forward in the...more
As we begin the new year, we offer this special edition with predictions for 2024 from members of the Cyber Bits Partner Committee. Regardless of what happens in 2024, we renew our commitment to keep you informed of the...more
California continues to push beyond other states in developing and implementing privacy and cybersecurity regulations. The latest evidence came from the recent release of draft regulations from the California Privacy...more
As previously noted, the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) has invited a great deal of litigation, often resulting in interpretations favorable toward plaintiffs. As a result, we advise employers who use...more
European lawmakers have reached an agreement on the world’s first comprehensive law on artificial intelligence (AI). According to the MIT Technology Review, The AI Act was conceived as a landmark bill that would mitigate...more
Late on Friday (December 8th), the European Union Commission, Parliament and Council concluded its “trilogue” negotiations for the EU Artificial Intelligence Act. The summary below is based on the information available to...more
Biometric building access controls (i.e., “smart access” technologies) have become increasingly popular among residential and commercial property managers for the enhanced security benefits that these solutions provide. The...more
Feeling seen, but maybe too seen - Stepping off the plane this past August after a long international flight, the last thing I wanted was a lengthy wait at US Customs, the final sentinel between me and a good night’s sleep. I...more
The digital age has ushered in a host of transformative opportunities for businesses, from enhanced customer engagement through data analytics to streamlined operations via digital platforms. However, this digital...more
Get compliance strategies and insights for the higher education space - Whether you missed this year’s in-person Higher Education Compliance Conference or are looking for additional insights from your higher ed colleagues...more
On 18 May 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released a policy statement announcing its intention to combat unfair and deceptive acts related to the collection and use of consumers’ biometric information. This comes in...more
For most large companies, a frictionless flow of information and the ability to transfer customer data, employee files, financial records and other information around the world quickly and cost-effectively is a critical...more
Illinois Supreme Court Allows Massive Damages in Biometric Privacy Cases - “The case involves Ohio-based fast-food company White Castle.” Why this is important: Illinois has the strictest biometric privacy law in the...more
Biometric technology data is generated more frequently these days in private and professional settings as authentication methods like fingerprint scanning, facial recognition, and voice recognition are becoming standard on...more
We are delighted to welcome you to the second issue of Dechert Cyber Bits, brought to you by members of our top-ranked, global Privacy & Cybersecurity practice. This second issue of Cyber Bits discusses key developments from...more
After the presentation of a general “European Approach to Artificial Intelligence” by the EU Commission in March 2021, a detailed draft regulation aimed at safeguarding fundamental EU rights and user safety was published...more
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