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Virginia Strengthens Privacy Protections for Reproductive and Sexual Health Information

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On July 1, the Virginia Consumer Protection Act (VCPA), as amended by Senate Bill (SB) 754, will provide additional privacy protections for reproductive and sexual health information. The legislation expands the VCPA to...more

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Utah Law Aims to Regulate AI Mental Health Chatbots

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Those in the tech world and in medicine alike see potential in the use of AI chatbots to support mental health—especially when human support is unavailable, or therapy is unwanted....more

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CPPA announces new executive director

On March 14, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) Board announced it appointed Tom Kemp as the CPPA’s executive director, effective April 1. Kemp enters the CPPA with experience as a policy advisor, cybersecurity...more

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State Comprehensive Privacy Law Update - March 2025 #2

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As we progress deeper into the 2025 legislative season, comprehensive privacy law proposals continue to progress through the legislative process. In the weeks since our last update, Kentucky amended its comprehensive data...more

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The UK’s Online Safety Act (OSA): What you need to do now

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We are now on the first stop – illegal harms – of Ofcom’s (the UK’s online safety regulator) roadmap for what online providers must do to comply with the OSA. - By March 16, 2025, in-scope services must assess the risk of...more

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Key Takeaways from the California Privacy Agency’s First CCPA Enforcement Action

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On March 12, 2025, the California Consumer Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA or Agency) announced a settlement with an auto manufacturer, marking the Agency’s first enforcement action under the California Consumer Privacy Act...more

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Telephone and Texting Compliance News: Regulatory Update — FCC Expands and Modifies Call Blocking Requirements at February Meeting

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted an Eighth Report and Order on call blocking at its February 27 Open Meeting. The Eighth Report and Order adopts two proposals related to the FCC’s requirements to block...more

Harris Beach Murtha PLLC

AI-Powered Video Game Advertising: Regulatory and IP Challenges

AI is coming for digital advertising in video games. AI-driven technologies now enable the integration of dynamic, personalized advertisements within gaming environments, enhancing player engagement and offering lucrative...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Are you in the know? New York amends data breach law

On December 24, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) signed into law an amendment to section 899-aa of the N.Y. General Business Law, also known as The Shield Act, modifying the law’s data breach notification requirements....more

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First Washington My Health My Data Act Class Action Lawsuit Filed

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On February 10, 2025, a class action lawsuit was filed against an online retailer under the Washington My Health My Data (MHMD) Act’s private right of action. The complaint also alleges violations of federal wiretapping and...more

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Proposed State Privacy Law Update: February 10, 2025

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Keypoint: It was a very active week with movement on numerous bills, in particular in Virginia, as well as new bills introduced across the country. Below is the fifth weekly update on the status of proposed state privacy...more

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Technology Transactions & Data Privacy - 2025 Report

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It is hard to believe that we are starting the 25th year of the 21st century. The rapid evolution that technology, privacy and data security have undergone these last 25 years is mindbending. Yet, as we enter 2025, it still...more

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California AG Issues Two AI Legal Advisories

On January 13, 2025, California Attorney General (AG) Rob Bonta issued two legal advisories: one for businesses generally (General Advisory) and one specific to healthcare entities (Health Advisory). These advisories identify...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Artificial Intelligence Briefing: Trump 2.0 Executive Orders Revoke, Overhaul Biden Administration’s Approach

The AI landscape saw developments coming in at a breakneck pace throughout January 2025. We’re diving into the latest executive orders from the new White House administration, proposed HIPAA security rule revisions addressing...more

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France is ready to launch DSA enforcement in 2025

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France is taking significant steps towards implementing the Digital Services Act (DSA), with new decrees laying the foundation for its national enforcement. On 3 January 2025, the French Competition and Consumer Authority...more

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Valid Consent: General Public vs. Gamblers

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A new decision by the United Kingdom’s high court says that even if you have cookie and marketing consent mechanisms that are sufficient for valid consent under privacy laws for the general public, they may not be enough for...more

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What Just Happened at the FTC and CFPB: Wiley Consumer Protection Download (January 24, 2025)

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In the two weeks before Inauguration, both the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released a flurry of rulemaking developments, policy announcements, and enforcement filings and...more

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Missouri to Require Social Media Companies to Offer Algorithmic Choice

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Missouri AG Andrew Bailey is issuing a regulation requiring social media companies to offer algorithmic choice for users in the state. Under the rule, it will be an unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent practice under the Missouri...more

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2025 State Privacy Law Tracker Released

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Tracking U.S. state consumer data privacy legislation. Our map tracks privacy legislation and provides links to resources and information related to active states. To review prior years' state privacy legislation, visit...more

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AI Update: New Lawsuit Highlights Potential Risks Associated with Products Utilizing Artificial Intelligence

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Character Technologies, Inc. faces allegations in a Texas lawsuit that its chatbot, Character.AI, encouraged self-harm, violent behavior, and provided sexually inappropriate sexual content to minors. The civil lawsuit...more

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California AG Issues AI-Related Legal Guidelines for Developers and Healthcare Entities

The California Attorney General published two legal advisories this week: Legal Advisory on the Application of Existing California Laws to Artificial Intelligence. Legal Advisory on the Application of Existing California Law...more

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California Attorney General Issues Two Advisories Summarizing Law Applicable to AI

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If you are looking for a high-level summary of California laws regulating artificial intelligence (AI), check out the two legal advisories issued by California Attorney General Rob Bonta. The first advisory is directed at...more

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California and New Jersey Release AI-Related Advisories and Guidance

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In a continuation of the trend of artificial intelligence becoming a regulatory focal point, California AG Rob Bonta issued legal advisories on the application of California law to AI, while New Jersey AG Matthew Platkin...more

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Oregon Sticks with Existing Regulations to Govern AI (For Now)

The Oregon Department of Justice (DOJ) recently issued significant guidance detailing how the state's existing legal framework will regulate artificial intelligence, eschewing the need for immediate AI-specific legislation....more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Garden State, are you ready for the NJ Data Privacy Act?

The NJ Data Privacy Act takes effect tomorrow. The New Jersey Data Privacy Act is set to take effect tomorrow, January 15. The NJDPA was signed into law by Gov. Phil Murphy (D) on January 16, 2024. The NJDPA is similar to...more

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