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Upcoming Consumer Privacy Laws: What Organizations Must Know for 2024 and 2025

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Over the past several years, the number of states with comprehensive consumer data privacy laws has increased exponentially from just a handful—California, Colorado, Virginia, Connecticut, and Utah—to up to twenty by some...more

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Consumer Privacy Update: What Organizations Need to Know About Impending State Privacy Laws Going into Effect in 2024 and 2025

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Over the past several years, the number of states with comprehensive consumer data privacy laws has increased exponentially from just a handful—California, Colorado, Virginia, Connecticut, and Utah—to up to twenty by some...more

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California Joins the Neural Data Bandwagon

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On August 31, the California assembly passed SB1223, which amends the CCPA/CPRA to include “neural data” as a type of sensitive data.  SB1223, which is likely to become law, defines “neural data” as “information that is...more

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Data Mapping: Avoid the Spreadsheet Trap!

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In our recent webinar, It’s Time to Think About Data Mapping Differently, a poll revealed some interesting information: Nearly 50 percent of respondents house their data map in a spreadsheet. (Roughly 15 percent say they...more

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Europe/Germany: Right to Bring Collective Action for Violations of Information Obligations Under GDPR

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Summary - In its judgement of 11 July 2024 (C-757/22), the European Court of Justice (‘ECJ’) ruled that the violation of a controller’s information obligations under Art. 12 and 13 GDPR, can be subject to a representative...more

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Maryland’s New Approach to Data Minimization Creates Unique Compliance Issues

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On May 9, 2024, Governor Wes Moore signed the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act (MODPA) making Maryland the seventeenth state to enact a comprehensive data privacy law. The law takes effect October 1, 2025, but it does not...more

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EU Data Protection Regulators Publish Additional Guidance On The EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework

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Last month, the European Data Protection Board – which is composed of the national data protection authorities (‘Supervisory Authorities’) of the countries in the European Economic Area (‘EEA’), as well as the European Data...more

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The Digital Download – Alston & Bird’s Privacy & Data Security Newsletter – August 2024

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Selected U.S. Privacy and Cyber Updates - New York AG Seeks Comments on Rulemaking for Minors’ Online Protection Laws - On August 1, 2024, New York Attorney General Letitia James issued two advanced notices of proposed...more

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Right To Know - August 2024, Vol. 20

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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

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Cumplir con las reglas de privacidad de datos de México: 6 consejos clave para negocios estadounidenses y extranjeras

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Las compañías que hacen negocios en México deben revisar las políticas y prácticas pertinentes para asegurarse de que se alinean al marco integral de privacidad de datos del país. Específicamente, querrá evaluar sus avisos de...more

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Complying with Mexico’s Data Privacy Rules: 6 Key Tips for U.S. and Other Foreign Businesses

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Companies doing business in Mexico should review relevant policies and practices to ensure they align with the country’s comprehensive data privacy framework. Specifically, you’ll want to assess your privacy notices, data...more

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Illinois Governor Signs the First Amendment to BIPA Since Its Passage 16 Years Ago

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An amendment to Illinois’ biometric privacy law, the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (“BIPA”) has finally become law. And, this amendment implements major changes to how damages accrue under BIPA....more

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Privacy Data Mapping: How to Map Sensitive Data & PII

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Sprawling. That’s one way to describe the nature of data and responsibilities in modern organizations. There’s a lot of personally identifiable information (PII) and sensitive data to track, and knowing what lives where so...more

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FTC Sues TikTok – Again – For Violating COPPA Rules On Children’s Data Privacy And Parental Consent

Once again, the Justice Department, acting upon notification and referral from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), has filed a lawsuit against the video-sharing platform TikTok and its parent company for alleged flagrant...more

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Illinois Governor Signs Law That Limits Damages Recoverable Under the Biometric Information Privacy Act

On August 2, 2024, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law an amendment to the Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), which will limit defendants’ exposure to liability on a “per scan” basis and clarify that electronic...more

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BIPA Amendment Enacted

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On August 5, 2024, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law SB 2979, significantly amending the state’s Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). This update represents a considerable decrease in the potential for...more

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Senate Passes Bill for Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act

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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

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BIPA Damages Reform Bill Signed in Illinois

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On August 2, 2024, Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker signed legislation reforming Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). Senate Bill 2979 immediately amends BIPA to limit a private entities’ potential liability...more

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Malaysian Parliament Passes the Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Bill 2024

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The Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Bill 2024 (“PDPB”) was at last passed by the Malaysian Parliament at the end of July. After Royal Assent and publishing, it will become law (on a date to be determined by the Minister...more

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BIPA LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: Governor Pritzker Signs Amendment Limiting Damages To A Single Recovery

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Earlier this year, we reported that the Illinois Senate passed Senate Bill 2979 with a vote of 46 to 13, and the Illinois House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 2979 with a vote 81 to 30. This bill addressed concerns...more

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Damage Control: Illinois Enacts Amendment to the State’s High Risk Biometric Information Privacy Act

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On August 2, 2024, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law Senate Bill 2979 (the “Amendment”), implementing long-awaited, highly anticipated reform to the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). The...more

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Governor Pritzker Signs BIPA Amendment, Nick Palmieri

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On August 2, 2024, Illinois Governor Pritzker signed P.A. 103-0769 which amended the Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) that regulates the collection, use, and disclosure of biometric identifiers and information by...more

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Texas Attorney General’s Office Zeroes In on Data Privacy and Entities Using Biometric Data

Recently, Texas Attorney General (AG) Ken Paxton announced the launch of a Texas data privacy and security law enforcement initiative by establishing a new unit focusing on Texas’ privacy laws. The AG’s Office made the...more

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Historic $1.4 Billion Data Privacy Settlement between Meta and Texas

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The State of Texas and Meta Platforms Inc. (“Meta”) have agreed to a $1.4 billion settlement, to be paid out over five years, to resolve claims relating to Meta’s alleged use of facial recognition technology without user...more

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Three More States Join the Privacy Party: FL, OR, and TX Enact New Data Laws Effective July 1, 2024

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July 1st, 2024, marked the introduction of three (3) new state privacy laws that became effective in the United States. Florida's Digital Bill of Rights introduces new consumer privacy protections for Florida residents...more

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