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Oregon Consumer Privacy Act Enforcement Takes Effect July 1, 2025 for Nonprofits

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As Oregon’s data privacy landscape continues to evolve, nonprofits must take note: the Oregon Consumer Privacy Act (OCPA) will apply to nonprofit organizations beginning on July 1, 2025. The grace period granted to nonprofits...more

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23andMe Bankruptcy Raises Legal Concerns Over Genetic Data Privacy

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23andMe’s recent Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing has sparked significant concerns over the privacy and security of genetic data belonging to its 15 million customers. Founded in 2006, 23andMe built its business around...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Data Privacy in Sports: Key Takeaways

Sports teams, leagues, agents and venues collecting personal information from athletes, fans and sponsors must comply with evolving privacy regulations. Here are key takeaways from a conversation Orrick recently hosted with...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Privacy Tip #438 – FTC Chairman Shares Concerns Over 23andMe Data

In the ongoing saga of the 23andMe bankruptcy, Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson recently sent a letter to the Trustee overseeing the 23andMe bankruptcy proceeding stating, “As Chairman of the Federal Trade...more

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The FTC Addresses 23andMe's Bankruptcy

In a March 31, 2025 letter, the Chair of the FTC, Andrew Ferguson, wrote to the Acting U.S. Bankruptcy Trustee and set out the FTC’s expectations for the protection of consumer information held by 23andMe. As we noted...more

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[Virtual Event] The Privacy Pro Survival Summit 2.0: This Time It’s Personal - April 10th, 10:30 am - 5:30 pm EST

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Privacy pros are passionate about doing good work, in every sense of the word. Yes, we care about managing privacy as thoroughly and efficiently as possible (and not getting fined). But we are all in this line of work for a...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

2024 State AGs Year in Review

In 2024, state attorneys general (State AGs) focused on a broad variety of areas and industries including, in particular, emerging industries such as artificial intelligence (AI) and privacy and social media protections....more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Kentucky enacts technical amendments to the Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act

On March 15, Kentucky passed HB 473 (the “bill”), which amends the Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act (the “Act”), whose passage was previously covered by InfoBytes and goes into effect on January 1, 2026. The bill creates...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

Proposed State Privacy Law Update: March 24, 2025

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Keypoint: Last week, Kentucky’s governor signed a bill amending the state’s data privacy law while bills advanced in Connecticut, Illinois, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and West Virginia....more

Fisher Phillips

2025 State Privacy Laws Taking Effect: Key Compliance Considerations for Employers and Businesses

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With eight states rolling out new privacy laws in 2025 and many more already on the books, businesses have never faced a more fragmented regulatory landscape. These laws will expand consumer rights, impose stricter data...more

Harris Beach Murtha PLLC

Generative AI Browser Extensions and Plug-ins: A Security and Privacy Challenge

Generative AI is incredibly popular. So popular that many GenAI tools now have browser extensions that work across all open pages of the browsers upon which they are installed. They helpfully summarize pages, highlight...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

[Event] Privacy Litigation: The Past, The Present, And The Future - March 25th, Irvine, CA

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Privacy litigation has taken California (and the country) by storm. In the past twenty-four months, the focus of privacy litigation has shifted from data breaches to data use, and the number of class actions filed grows by...more

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Inside TikTok’s U.S. Data Security Operation: A Rare Look at the Battle Over User Data

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The controversy surrounding TikTok has dominated political discussions for years. Critics claim the app is a national security risk, a data funnel to the Chinese Communist Party, and a vehicle for foreign propaganda. TikTok,...more

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CHINA: Recent Enforcement Trends

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Recently, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), which is the primary data regulator in China, published a newsletter about the government authorities’ enforcement of Apps and websites that violated personal data...more

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Courts Are Still Willing To Dismiss Data Breach Lawsuits for Lack of Standing

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In data breach litigation, courts generally find plaintiffs have standing such that their complaints may proceed past the pleading stage when it is alleged that sensitive information was impacted and there is an allegation of...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

DISA Global Faces Class Action After Cyber-Attack

Last week, two separate class actions were filed in the federal district court for the Southern District of Texas against DISA Global Solutions (DISA), a third-party employment screening services provider, related to an April...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

Is a Federal Privacy Law Coming?

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On the heels of the formation of the House Privacy Working Group, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), Vice Chairman of the House...more

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FTC COPPA Updates Provide New Protections for Children

In the waning days of the Biden administration, the FTC published an update to its COPPA Privacy Rule. The status of this update, however, is unclear. The revisions to the rule were posted on the FTC website prior to the...more

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Minnesota AG Releases Report Detailing AI and Social Media’s Impact on Minors

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On February 4, the Office of the Minnesota Attorney General (AG) released its second Report on Emerging Technology and Its Effect on Youth Well-Being, outlining the effects young Minnesota residents allegedly experience from...more

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Oregon’s AI Guidance: Old Laws in Scope for New AI

The Oregon AG’s Office, along with the state’s Department of Justice, issued guidance late last year on how state laws apply to the ways businesses use AI. The guidance may be two months old, but the cautions are still...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Privacy Tip #432 – DOGE Sued for Unauthorized Access to Our Personal Information

The Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) staggering unfettered access to all Americans’ personal information is highly concerning. DOGE employees’ access includes databases at the Office of Personnel Management, the...more

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The Digital Download – Alston & Bird’s Privacy & Data Security Newsletter – February 2025

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Publications & Advisories - January 31, 2025 – Kathleen Benway, Maki DePalo, Jennifer Everett, and Hyun Jai Oh published “Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Advisory | FTC Finalizes Amendments to COPPA Rule.”...more

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Hawaii Issues Guidance to State Agencies on AI

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Hawaii’s State Data Office recently issued a series of guidance documents for its state agencies on how to handle artificial intelligence. This includes guidance on data protection, data retention and use of Generative AI....more

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CFPB’s union raises concerns over security and alleged misuse of sensitive information

On February 7, the union representing CFPB employees published a notice expressing concerns regarding the recent addition of certain DOGE employees to the CFPB’s email directory and their presence in offices. ...more

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Basic Rights Request Response Process under Bermuda’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA)

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The Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) is a critical framework for protecting individuals’ personal information in Bermuda. Under PIPA organisations are required to adhere to several key principles, including ensuring...more

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