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California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Congressional Committees

The California Consumer Privact Act (CCPA), effective January 1, 2020, enhances privacy rights and consumer protections of California residents. Follow this channel for latest guidance and updates on the CCPA,... more +
The California Consumer Privact Act (CCPA), effective January 1, 2020, enhances privacy rights and consumer protections of California residents. Follow this channel for latest guidance and updates on the CCPA, including implications for business conducting business in California.  less -
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Washington State Legislature Takes Another Shot At a Consumer Data Privacy Law

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Following an unsuccessful attempt last year at passing a comprehensive data privacy bill, the Washington State Legislature is hoping the second time’s the charm. Senate Bill 6281, this session’s updated version of The...more

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Healthcare in the National Privacy Law Debate

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Congress is debating whether to enact a national privacy law. Such a law would upend the approach that has been taken so far in connection with privacy law in the United States, which has either been sector specific...more

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Senate Subcommittee Considers Small Business Perspectives on a Federal Data Privacy Framework

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Continuing Congress’s consideration of possible comprehensive federal privacy legislation, the Senate Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Manufacturing, Trade, and Consumer Protection held a hearing on March 26, 2019 on...more

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As CCPA Effective Date Draws Nearer, Hearings Highlight Potentially Increased Liability Risks

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The U.S. privacy law scene continues to become more complex. In the lead-up to the California Consumer Privacy Act’s (CCPA) January 1, 2020 effective date, at least seven additional states have pending comprehensive privacy...more

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Congressional Committees Hold Hearings on Federal Privacy Legislation

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This week both the House and Senate held hearings kicking off the legislative process for federal privacy legislation. Legislators from both parties voiced support for comprehensive and bipartisan legislation. ...more

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Congress Continues to Explore Legislation on Data Privacy

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The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announced it will host a hearing on consumer privacy on February 27. The hearing will focus on the principles that should be included in any federal data...more

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Senate Commerce Committee Holds Second Hearing on Consumer Data Privacy, the GDPR and CCPA; Consumer Privacy Advocates Back Robust...

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On October 10, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation conducted a hearing titled “Consumer Privacy: Examining Lessons From the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation and the California...more

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Senate Commerce Committee Conducts Hearing on Consumer Data Privacy; Industry Supports Federal Legislation

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On September 26, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation conducted a hearing titled “Examining Safeguards for Consumer Data Privacy” to discuss the current state of consumer privacy and whether Congress...more

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Will California’s New Privacy Law be Preempted? Federal Hearings and Public Comments Begin

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Although numerous attempts have been made to pass a comprehensive U.S. privacy law over the years, this one might actually succeed. Efforts have begun on multiple fronts. From Senate Commerce Committee hearings to several...more

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