California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), Compliance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Privacy Summer School – “Back to School” Recap

Gardner Law on 9/18/2024

This summer, Paul Rothermel presented a three-part webinar series “Privacy Summer School” covering key privacy topics. These programs, drawing on Paul’s deep privacy experience, covered key areas of compliance and risk as...more

CCPA and the EU AI Act

Foley & Lardner LLP on 7/16/2024

Danielle Ocampo, a member of the CLA’s Law Section, interviewed Steve Millendorf (Partner, San Diego) to gain a deeper understanding of how California is approaching and implementing the EU AI Act. How do the principles...more

The Rise of ADA and Data Breach Class Actions

Epiq on 6/6/2024

Class action lawsuits have been on a record-setting upward trend in recent years and they aren’t showing any signs of slowing. According to the Duane Morris Class Action Review 2024, settlement numbers reached unprecedented...more

The Opportunities, Risks, And Rewards Of AI Acquisitions

Foley & Lardner LLP on 5/21/2024

Amid a period of recalibration, the artificial intelligence industry is experiencing a transformational phase. According to a recent report from Stanford’s Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence that closely...more

[Webcast Transcript] Notable Trends in US Privacy Law

HaystackID on 2/29/2024

Editor’s Note: On January 17, 2024, HaystackID hosted a cogent webcast, “Notable Trends in US Privacy Law,” featuring HaystackID privacy and compliance expert Chris Wall, and an esteemed panel of privacy and compliance...more

Navigating data challenges and compliance in AI initiatives

Moore & Van Allen PLLC on 2/8/2024

Data serves as the foundational element for artificial intelligence (AI) models, enabling algorithms to discern patterns, forecast outcomes, and provide insights. The advent of generative AI, which relies extensively on vast...more

Pressure-Testing Your Privacy Program for 2024

BCLP on 1/5/2024

With the onslaught of new privacy legislation and cyber threats coupled with upticks in enforcement, running a well-functioning and flexible privacy program is now, more than ever, a critical component of an organization’s...more

10 Common HRC Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Mitratech Holdings, Inc on 12/28/2023

For Human Resources, compliance is king. Ensuring that your organization follows all applicable laws and regulations is a legal obligation and crucial for maintaining a healthy and productive work environment. However,...more

Driving data privacy compliance with workflow automation

Mitratech Holdings, Inc on 12/1/2023

Easily track, manage, archive, and audit consumer data requests, subject access requests (SARS), and other processes needed to keep your company compliant. In an era of increasing scrutiny and activity surrounding data...more

Navigating Go-to-Market Security and Data Privacy

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist on 8/11/2023

I recently had the opportunity to visit with Jason Patel, with Cheq.ai, a global leader in go-to-market security. We had the opportunity explore the importance of protecting businesses and customers, leveraging data for...more

Legal Risk Management: 5 Ways to Proactively Mitigate Risk

Reveal on 8/11/2023

Corporations must innovate and set themselves apart from their competition to achieve long-term success, but they cannot act with reckless abandon in doing so. Rather, they must strategically plan their moves to proactively...more

California Attorney General Announces New Investigative Sweep Targeting CCPA Compliance for “Large California Employers”

Dorsey & Whitney LLP on 7/31/2023

On July 14, 2023, the California Attorney General announced an investigative sweep targeting CCPA compliance efforts by “large California employers.” The Attorney General’s Office stated that it sent inquiry letters to large...more

"An Ounce of Prevention"...How to Reduce the Risk of Litigation and Enforcement Proceedings

Seward & Kissel LLP on 7/27/2023

To paraphrase what Ben Franklin may have been alluding to nearly 300 years ago in his famous quote, often the best approach when it comes to reducing the risk of litigation and government enforcement proceedings is to take...more

Employee Data Increasingly in the Crosshairs of Data Privacy Enforcement

Latham & Watkins LLP on 7/20/2023

The California Attorney General’s investigative sweep is a potential harbinger of increased focus on employers’ data privacy compliance with respect to employee data. On July 14, 2023, the California Attorney General...more

2023 Global Data Privacy Law Survey Report

Womble Bond Dickinson on 7/18/2023

2023 is shaping up to be a landmark year for data privacy, on both sides of the Atlantic. In the US, four new state laws go into effect – two on July 1 – while California is expanding its already robust requirements, and...more

Data Privacy: What Nonprofits Need to Know in the United States, EU and UK, and China

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP on 7/6/2023

From long-standing laws to incoming legislation, global nonprofits must understand the requirements and prepare for scrutiny in their handling of personal data. U.S. privacy regulations are currently a complex framework of...more

Information Governance 101: Everything You Need to Know To Get Started in 2023

Reveal on 6/8/2023

Information governance (IG) plays an increasingly significant role of the way corporations do business. But what do organizations do with all their data? Where do they store it—and is it secure, well organized, and...more

Q1 - 2023: Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Quarterly Briefing

Benesch on 5/22/2023

Data privacy laws have been progressing globally, but federal legislation in the U.S. has been lacking - Businesses are facing a growing number of data privacy regulations. This is especially apparent among those in highly...more

CCPA Compliance Checklist [Ultimate 2023 Edition]

Reveal on 5/9/2023

“We hope today’s settlement sends a strong message to businesses that are still failing to comply with California’s consumer privacy law. My office is watching, and we will hold you accountable.” These were the words of...more

Virginia’s Data Privacy Law Just Went Into Effect – What You Should Know.

Butler Snow LLP on 1/13/2023

On January 1, 2023, Virginia’s Consumer Data Protection Act (“Virginia Privacy Law”) went into effect, the second in the US aimed to protect consumers’ personal data. We previously blogged about its passage. Here’s what you...more

Data Compliance: What You Need to Know in 2023

Reveal on 1/5/2023

Data plays a central role in the operations of nearly every industry today. Along with the increase in the volume of corporate data that exists, we’ve seen an increase in the number of laws and regulations protecting...more

Data Security Standards Audits

Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics... on 12/15/2022

With enhanced concerns and vigilance over cybersecurity has come an increasing number of yardsticks that organizations much measure themselves against. As Troy Fine, Director, Risk and Compliance at Drata explains, in...more

Privacy and Cybersecurity Training: Addressing Regulatory Concerns

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 7/13/2022

As we pass the half-way mark of 2022, many are reflecting on their privacy compliance progress. One area that seems to be a constant battle is training. How much is needed? What kind of training? What are expectations from...more

5 Minutes with John Wilson: Balancing Privacy, Compliance and Systems

HaystackID on 5/4/2022

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and President of Forensics at HaystackID John Wilson discusses how organizations can best leverage a data-centric approach to ensure data privacy and compliance. Security: What...more

From CCPA to CPRA: What are the Key Takeaways?

Ankura on 4/28/2022

The first major consumer-focused privacy regulation in the U.S., the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), came into effect on January 1st, 2020, which seems like a lifetime ago. Now it’s April 2022, and there are several...more

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