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A&O Shearman

The convergence of privacy, AI, and cybersecurity: what fintech GCs should prioritize now

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The intersection of privacy, cybersecurity, and AI is reshaping risk and regulation in fintech. In a recent episode of The Fintech and Blockchain Podcast, our team explored how fast-moving developments—from AI-powered...more

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Bipartisan AGs Sue to Stop 23andMe’s Sale of Consumers’ Genetic Data

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A bipartisan coalition of 28 AGs have filed a lawsuit against 23andMe Holding Co. and 23andMe, Inc. (collectively “23andMe”) to protect human genetic data collected by the company from being sold without consumers’ consent as...more

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CPPA Executive Director: Increased Enforcement Is Coming

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Businesses should expect to see “increased enforcement” from the California Privacy Protection Agency now that the agency has had four years to staff up and implement rules, the CPPA’s executive director said in an interview...more

Hudson Cook, LLP

Driver Data Privacy - the Road Ahead

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The attorneys general in Arkansas and Indiana are the most recent AGs to file lawsuits under their respective state laws protecting the privacy of driver data. We previously reported that the state of Texas filed a similar...more

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U.S. States Unite to Strengthen Privacy Enforcement

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On April 16, 2025, a coalition of state attorneys general and privacy regulators from California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Indiana, New Jersey, Oregon, and the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) announced the...more

Perkins Coie

Montana’s Consumer Data Privacy Law Update: SB 297’s Sweeping Changes at a Glance

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On May 8, 2025, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte signed Senate Bill 297 (SB 297) into law, significantly revising the existing Montana Consumer Data Privacy Act (MCDPA). These amendments generally mirror requirements in...more

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5 Privacy Enforcement Trends to Watch Out For in 2025

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Regulations matter, but until they’re enforced, they’re all just so many words (so, so many words) on paper. Businesses know that what really counts is whether, how, where, and when regulators enforce the law....more

Perkins Coie

New Utah AI Laws Change Disclosure Requirements and Identity Protections, Target Mental Health Chatbots

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Key Takeaways - - Utah has introduced five new bills that further shape its existing Artificial Intelligence Policy Act and add new requirements. - Both the scope of disclosure requirements surrounding the use of AI...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Florida Data Broker Fined $46,000 by California Privacy Watchdog

In yet another reminder that California takes data privacy seriously, this month, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) fined Florida-based data broker Jerico Pictures, Inc. (d/b/a National Public Data) $46,000 for...more

McGlinchey Stafford

Montana Amends Consumer Data Privacy Act, Removes Financial Institution Exemption

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On May 8, 2025, the governor of Montana signed into law SB 297, which amends the Montana Consumer Data Privacy Act (MCDPA). The amendments become effective on October 1, 2025. Among other things, SB 297: • amends the...more

Lighthouse

Current State of Data Protection Regulations in the US and EMEA

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Organizations must continuously review and refine their data governance strategies to keep pace with a regulatory environment that is shifting at an unprecedented rate. In response to mandates for stronger compliance...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

California privacy agency issues two actions for non-compliance

On May 8, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) ordered a Florida-based data broker to pay a $46,000 fine for failing to register and pay an annual fee as required by the Delete Act. The CPPA noted that the...more

Alston & Bird

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

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Selected U.S. Privacy & Cyber Updates - DOJ Settles False Claims Act Case with MORSECORP over Cybersecurity Program - On March 26, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it had reached an agreement with...more

Baker Donelson

T-Minus Two Months: Another State Enters the National Stage – Preparing for the Tennessee Information Protection Act

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Effective July 1, 2025, Tennessee enters the national privacy conversation with the Tennessee Information Protection Act (TIPA), becoming the latest state to enact a comprehensive consumer data privacy law. However, this...more

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Clothing Retailer Faces Big Fines for CCPA Violations: A Wake-Up Call + An Action Plan for Businesses

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In a significant enforcement move, California’s consumer privacy regulator just ordered a national clothing retailer to pay a $345,178 fine to resolve alleged violations of the state’s privacy law. The California Privacy...more

Alston & Bird

Texas AG Secures $1.375 Billion from Google: Key Takeaways for Companies Collecting Consumer Data

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On May 9, 2025, the Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a $1.375 billion settlement with Google—by far the largest state-level privacy settlement reached against Google to date. The settlement resolves lawsuits filed...more

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State AGs Unite: New Privacy Task Force Signals Shift in Regulatory Power Dynamics — The Consumer Finance Podcast

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In this crossover episode of The Consumer Finance Podcast and Regulatory Oversight, Chris Willis, Kim Phan, and Stephen Piepgrass provide insights on a new joint privacy task force among several state AGs, known as the...more

Clark Hill PLC

Right To Know - May 2025, Vol. 29

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Welcome to your monthly rundown of all things cyber, privacy, and technology, where we highlight all the happenings you may have missed. State Action: Virginia Governor Signs Bill Restricting Minor’s Use of Social Media:...more

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Check Your Process or Pay Your Fine: Recent 6-Figure Fines from the California Privacy Protection Agency

The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) recently fined clothing retailer Todd Snyder almost $350,000 for two types of consumer privacy errors. Due to technical errors during a 40-day period, it was impossible for Todd...more

Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP

ConnectiCut to the Chase: Lessons from the Connecticut AG's Latest CTDPA Enforcement Report

On April 17, 2025, the Connecticut Office of the Attorney General (“OAG”) released an Updated Enforcement Report Pursuant to the Connecticut Data Privacy Act (“Report”). The Report, the second issued by OAG (read our...more

Blank Rome LLP

The BR Privacy & Security Download: May 2025

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Welcome to this month’s issue of The BR Privacy & Security Download, the digital newsletter of Blank Rome’s Privacy, Security, & Data Protection practice. We invite you to share this resource with your colleagues and visit...more

Hudson Cook, LLP

State Watch: Consumer Protection Enforcement Update

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While uncertainty continued to loom over the CFPB, the states did not take a spring break. Instead, we saw an eye-popping settlement from NY DFS involving BSA/AML claims. And both republican and democratic AGs continued to...more

King & Spalding

Seven States Form Consortium for Privacy Enforcement

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On April 16, regulators from California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Indiana, New Jersey, and Oregon announced the creation of the Consortium of Privacy Regulators, a new collaborative effort focused on the...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Key Themes From the 2025 IAPP Global Privacy Summit

On April 23 and 24, 2025, regulators, industry leaders and data privacy leaders from across the globe convened in Washington, D.C. for the 2025 International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) Global Privacy Summit....more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Eight-State Consortium of Privacy Regulators Marks Shift Toward Coordinated Enforcement

In a major development for businesses subject to state data privacy laws, eight state privacy regulators have joined forces to form the “Consortium of Privacy Regulators,” a bipartisan coalition aimed at coordinating...more

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