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A new era of AI legislation has begun as the EU AI Act enters into force on August 1, 2024. With broad extraterritorial reach, significant penalties of up to seven percent of worldwide annual turnover, and an emphasis on...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
In the contemporary digital ecosystem, the lines between personalization and privacy often blur, specifically when involving advanced technologies such as gaze and eye tracking. As we interact with various technologies from...more
Our Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Team highlights 11 common questions your company’s senior executives may have about the European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act and how you can answer them....more
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued an opinion in Zellmer v. Meta Platforms, Inc., on June 17, 2024, affirming dismissal of a putative class action filed under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy...more
The Texas Data Protection and Security Act (TDPSA) goes into effect on Monday, July 1, 2024. Eliminating any speculation that this omnibus consumer privacy law might sit on the cupboard shelf, unenforced, the Texas attorney...more
MIT Report Details New Cybersecurity Risks - “Cloud misconfigurations, more sophisticated ransomware, and vendor exploitation attacks are contributing to rising cyberattacks.” Why this is important: Worldwide spending...more
Since 2011, I’ve attended the International Association of Privacy Professionals’ Global Privacy Summit in Washington, D.C. Each year one session gets everyone talking; this year the honor went to “Direct Insights from U.S....more
Earlier this month the UK privacy office put a stop to several related entities’ use of facial recognition technologies and fingerprint monitors for their employees. The UK Information Commissioner’s Office found that the...more
ArentFox Schiff's annual review of significant developments and trends that shaped class action litigation in 2023 has major implications for companies across the country. From labor and employment disputes to landmark...more
HHS Cybersecurity Performance Goals and the Healthcare Industry - The healthcare industry is a major target for cyberattacks because of all of the personal information collected from patients. Recognizing that the healthcare...more
Welcome to our second issue of 2024 for our construction industry insights - The Site Report. Business today is characterized by relentless change. To assist our clients in navigating this dynamic landscape, we pride...more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced its first enforcement action alleging that discriminatory use of artificial intelligence (AI) was an unfair practice under Section 5 of the FTC Act on December 19, 2023. According...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
In late September, the NY State Education Department issued a two-page order providing that NY public schools may not purchase or utilize facial recognition technology. The Department relied on a report issued by the NY...more
Artificial intelligence promises to transform the way we live and work and its impact will undoubtedly stretch to every business sector across the globe. This next generation of technology brings exciting possibilities and...more
Generative AI is already an integral part of the automotive industry, playing a significant role in enhancing Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and making it possible for drivers to interact with their vehicles....more
On May 18, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) adopted a Policy Statement on biometric information that details its “significant concerns” arising from the increasing use of biometric information and technologies that...more
Amazon Sued for Not Telling New York Store Customers about Tracking Biometrics - “Thanks to a 2021 law, New York is the only major American city to require businesses to post signs letting customers know they’re tracking...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
The Colorado attorney general’s office sent shockwaves throughout the privacy world on September 30, 2022, when it published its proposed Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) draft rules (Draft Rules). The Draft Rules are complex and...more
It has been a busy summer for followers of the various European regulatory proposals to introduce a regulatory framework for the use of artificial intelligence in Europe. The EU is trying to resolve internal differences in...more
BioPlus Specialty Pharmacy Faces Lawsuit Over Healthcare Data Breach - "Florida-based BioPlus Specialty Pharmacy allegedly failed to safeguard PII and notify patients of a healthcare data breach that impacted 350K, the...more
With artificial intelligence (AI) becoming more are more embedded in our everyday lives, there has been a corresponding need for regulations that foster AI development and adoption in a responsible manner. The question is how...more
Bye-Bye, Bitcoin: It's Time to Ban Cryptocurrencies - "International banking officials say cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin are speculative assets, not sustainable, usable money." Why this is important: This opinion piece...more