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The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act is a United States federal statute enacted in 1998 to protect children's privacy by regulating what personal information may be collected from children's online activity. The law applies to commercial websites and online services directed at children under thirteen years of age and regulates how personal information may be collected, stored or used. less -

Congress Considers Social Media Safeguards for Children

BakerHostetler on 2/7/2025

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

Senate Passes Bill for Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act

Alston & Bird on 8/8/2024

On July 30, 2024, in a 91-3 vote, the U.S. Senate passed the bill for the Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act (the “Bill”). The Bill, which combines the bills for the Kids Online Safety Act (“KOSA”) and the Children and Teens’...more

Maryland and Nebraska Adopt Comprehensive Privacy Laws

WilmerHale on 5/22/2024

The final weeks for many state legislatures have witnessed significant movements in the U.S. data privacy landscape. Last month, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen signed the Data Privacy Act, LB1074, into law....more

New Legislation Would Establish the First US National Comprehensive Privacy Law

K&L Gates LLP on 5/16/2024

On 7 April, US House Committee on Energy and Commerce (Energy and Commerce Committee) Chairwoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and US Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Commerce Committee) Chairwoman...more

What’s in the Proposed American Privacy Rights Act?

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider on 5/9/2024

Congress is once again entertaining federal privacy legislation. The American Privacy Rights Act (APRA) was introduced by Senate Commerce Committee Chair Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and House Energy and Commerce Chair Cathy...more

State Comprehensive Privacy Law Update - February 2024

WilmerHale on 2/23/2024

The early weeks of 2024 have seen continued activity on the state comprehensive privacy law front. Since our last update, at least 11 new comprehensive privacy bills have been proposed. In particular, Georgia, Hawaii,...more

California Legislature Proposes Modifications to CCPA for Children Under 18

Foley & Lardner LLP on 2/6/2024

On January 29 the California legislature introduced the California Children’s Data Privacy Act (AB 1949) in what appears to be the first bill proposed to amend the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) since passage of...more

Holland & Knight Data Privacy and Security Report: December 2023

Holland & Knight LLP on 1/12/2024

Welcome to Holland & Knight's monthly data privacy and security news update that includes the latest in policy, regulatory updates and other significant developments....more

Holland & Knight Data Privacy and Security Report: November 2023

Holland & Knight LLP on 12/19/2023

Welcome to Holland & Knight's monthly data privacy and security news update that includes the latest in policy, regulatory updates and other significant developments....more

Enforcement of California’s Age-Appropriate Design Code Act Is Put on Ice — for Now

Fenwick & West LLP on 9/26/2023

On September 18, 2023, a U.S. District Court judge in the Northern District of California granted a preliminary injunction enjoining California’s attorney general from enforcing California’s California Age-Appropriate Design...more

Holland & Knight Data Privacy and Security Report: July 2023

Holland & Knight LLP on 8/22/2023

Welcome to Holland & Knight's monthly data privacy and security news update that includes the latest in policy, regulatory updates and other significant developments. ...more

Holland & Knight Data Privacy and Security Report: May 2023

Holland & Knight LLP on 6/9/2023

Welcome to Holland & Knight's monthly data privacy and security news update that includes the latest in policy, regulatory updates and other significant developments. ...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

Holland & Knight Data Privacy and Security Report: March 2023

Holland & Knight LLP on 4/7/2023

Welcome back to Holland & Knight's monthly data privacy and security news update that includes the latest in policy, regulatory updates and other significant developments. ...more

Outside the Playground: California’s Child Privacy Act Sets Rules for Child’s Play

DarrowEverett LLP on 3/6/2023

In his State of the Union address on February 7, 2023, President Biden affirmed his position on consumer data privacy protections and specifically his focus on strengthening protections for children. With several state data...more

State Comprehensive Privacy Law Update - February 2023

WilmerHale on 2/15/2023

The past two weeks have seen continued developments in the state comprehensive privacy legislative landscape. Maryland, Minnesota, and Texas have entered the fray with new proposals, bringing the total number of states that...more

Holland & Knight Data Privacy and Security Report: January 2023

Holland & Knight LLP on 2/7/2023

Welcome to Holland & Knight's first monthly data privacy and security news update. We are excited to bring you the latest in policy, regulatory updates and other significant developments. ...more

[Webinar] Privacy Legislative Look Back and Look Ahead - September 21st, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT

McDermott Will & Emery on 8/30/2022

2022 has been a busy legislative year for privacy. Dozens of states considered consumer privacy bills, two states enacted privacy consumer bills and California released proposed California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)...more

Connecticut is on the Privacy Move

Mintz - Privacy & Cybersecurity Viewpoints on 5/4/2022

On April 28, 2022, the Connecticut legislature took the final step to become very close to passing comprehensive consumer privacy legislation as the Connecticut House of Representatives voted 144-5 in favor of Senate Bill 6,...more

Privacy and Data Security Alert | September 2019

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. on 9/25/2019

California Adds Biometric Restrictions to Data-Breach Law, Potentially Creating a De Facto Biometric Privacy Law Subject to the governor’s signature, California’s breach-notification law will gain additional requirements...more

Privacy and Data Security Client Alert | March 2019

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. on 3/25/2019

Florida Introduces BIPA Legislation - A Florida state senator has introduced an identical version of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA)....more

Jail Time for Executives? Federal Privacy Proposals Have Teeth

Dorsey & Whitney LLP on 1/11/2019

2019 will bring significant privacy law changes in the U.S. These changes will require significant compliance efforts by companies operating in the U.S. this year. It is still an open question as to whether those compliance...more

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