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23andMe Sparks Lawmaker Race to Protect Genetic Data in Bankruptcy

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When direct-to-consumer genetic testing company 23andMe Holding Co. and its affiliates (together, “23andMe”) filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy on March 24, 2025, they possessed data from over 15 million customers. Specifically,...more

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Maryland Set to Enact Rigid Data Privacy Law: What Employers Need to Know Before October 2025 Effective Date

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Maryland lawmakers recently passed comprehensive consumer privacy legislation that, in some ways, is stronger than laws seen in other states and even a key bill proposed by Congress. If Governor Wes Moore signs the Maryland...more

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Colorado Publishes Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Shortlist

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The Colorado Department of Law (“DoL”) has published a shortlist of potential universal opt-out mechanisms (“UOOMs”). Beginning on July 1, 2024, companies will be required to allow consumers to opt out of the sale of their...more

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In 2024 Oregon Will Join Short List of States Requiring Data Broker Registration

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Oregon recently joined Vermont and California as the third state requiring data broker registration before collecting, selling, or licensing “brokered personal data.” Several types of entities are exempt from the law. These...more

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A Kinder, Gentler Consumer Health Data Bill: Nevada’s SB 370

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On June 16, 2023, Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo signed SB 370 into law. This new law is a consumer health data bill that is similar in many ways to Washington’s My Health My Data Act (MHMDA). SB 370, like most provisions of...more

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The Colorado Privacy Act applies to non-profits - is your non-profit ready?

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To date, US non-profit organizations have enjoyed an exemption from the state omnibus privacy laws. That’s about to change. Unlike the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA),...more

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An Introduction to Washington’s My Health My Data Act

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On April 17, the Washington legislature passed the My Health My Data Act (MHMD Act), which includes some of the most restrictive provisions in any U.S. state privacy law....more

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[Webcast Transcript] The State of US Privacy Law: What to Expect in 2023 and Beyond

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Editor’s Note: On September 29, 2022, HaystackID shared an educational webcast on the topic of US privacy law. As privacy continues to move to the forefront of not only information consideration but of business concern for...more

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California Privacy Rights Act for Employers: The Rights to Opt Out of Sales and Sharing, Restrict Sensitive Personal Information,...

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This is the second in a series of articles about the implications of the California Privacy Rights Act for employers. - The California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”), which goes into effect on January 1, 2023, grants six new...more

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The Year To Come In U.S. Privacy & Cybersecurity Law (2021)

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On January 28, 2021, privacy professionals around the world will celebrate Data Privacy Day. This year, we decided to mark the occasion by gathering our team’s thoughts and expectations on what we expect to be the biggest...more

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Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider - November 2020

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CYBERSECURITY - The GEO Group Hit with Ransomware Attack - The GEO Group, Inc. (GEO), a publicly-held company located in Boca Raton, Florida, announced on November 3, 2020, that it is beginning to notify individuals...more

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