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Is My U.S.-Based Company Subject to the GDPR? Clearing Up European Data Privacy Law Misinformation

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If you are a compliance professional for a U.S.-based company, you have probably been told at some point that you have to worry about the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Have you encountered one of these...more

Wiley Rein LLP

March Privacy Forecast: Maryland’s Strict New Privacy Law Takes Effect October 1

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With 13 comprehensive state privacy laws already in effect, the state privacy law landscape is complex. While there are several common threads throughout many of these frameworks that can allow companies to implement a...more

Paul Hastings LLP

Biometrics Litigation Update: First Class Action Complaint Filed Under Washington’s My Health My Data Act — Is Your Company Ready?

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On February 10, 2025, the first class action complaint was filed under Washington state’s My Health My Data Act (“MHMDA”), over a year after the law was passed. See Maxwell v. Amazon.com, Inc. et al., Case No. 2:25-cv-261...more

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Nebraska Introduces First-of-its-Kind Privacy Bill Aimed at Protecting Agricultural Data

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On January 22, Nebraska state Senator Mike Jacobson (R), at the request of Governor Jim Pillen (R), introduced the Agriculture Data Privacy Act (LB525). This is a first-of-its kind privacy bill that would specifically...more

Hanzo

The complexity of Jira and Confluence data in eDiscovery—and how to tackle it

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Atlassian’s Jira and Confluence are powerful tools for collaboration, project management, and team alignment. However, when it comes to preserving and collecting data for legal or compliance purposes, they introduce unique...more

Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP

COPPA Update: FTC Finalizes Stricter Protections Against Companies Collecting and Monetizing Children’s Online Data

On January 16, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced significant updates to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) Rule. For operators of websites or online services subject to this law, it is a...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

Texas AG Targets Allstate in First Enforcement of Texas Data Privacy and Security Act

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On January 13, 2025, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (“Texas AG”) filed the first-ever enforcement action under the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (“TDPSA”) against insurance company Allstate and its subsidiary, Arity...more

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Legal Data Intelligence: Leading the Charge in Data-Driven Legal Transformation

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Amid the tidal wave of technological innovation, the legal industry finds itself grappling with an essential question: how can it transform the overwhelming chaos of digital data into a wellspring of actionable insights? The...more

Smith Anderson

Preparing for Data Privacy Expansion in 2025: Is Your Business Ready?

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As we step into 2025, data privacy laws in the United States are evolving rapidly. With eight new state privacy laws taking effect, businesses face an increasingly complex web of compliance obligations—even in states without...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

A New Year and New Compliance Requirements: Additional State Privacy Laws Take Effect in 2025

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As 2025 begins, businesses across the U.S. will be required to navigate an even more expanded landscape of state-level privacy regulations. In all, eight states are introducing comprehensive privacy laws, further adding to...more

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Rising HSR Transactions Highlight M&A Recovery and Emerging Challenges

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The intersection of economic indicators and Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) transaction trends provides a detailed view of the evolving mergers and acquisitions (M&A) environment. These insights are essential for professionals...more

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Preparing for PIPA Compliance: A Guide for Organisations in Bermuda

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When the substantive provisions of Bermuda’s Personal Information Protection Act 2016 (PIPA) become operational on 1 January 2025, it is vital that all in scope organisations ensure their compliance with PIPA....more

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Navigating big data ethics: Real-world challenges

There is no better real-world example of significant data ethics complexities than Facebook. The data privacy scandal that has emerged over the past few years is a unique educational tool for any compliance professional or...more

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PIPA Update – The Brave New World of Individual Rights Requests

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With the 1 January 2025 implementation date of the Personal Information Protection Act 2016 (“PIPA”) fast approaching, Bermuda based organisations from small-businesses to multinationals, should be busy preparing for...more

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Expert Insights on Resolving Common Cloud Computing Disputes

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In today's business landscape, cloud computing is an essential component for scalability, cost-efficiency, and operational agility. However, as dependence on cloud services grows, disputes are becoming increasingly frequent....more

Hinch Newman LLP

FTC Drops the Hammer on Security Camera Firm Over Charges it Failed to Secure Videos and Personal Data, and that it Violated...

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On August 30, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission announced that the Department of Justice filed a complaint upon notification and referral from the FTC against a surveillance camera company that allegedly failed to provide...more

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Implications for Employers of Colorado’s New Biometrics Law

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On May 31, 2024, Colorado enacted H.B. 24-1130, an amendment to the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) regarding the use of biometric information (the “Biometric Amendment”). The Biometric Amendment, effective July 1, 2025, requires...more

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3 New State Privacy Regulations Take Effect on July 1, 2024, With Federal Legislation Still on the Horizon: Are You Ready to...

With state privacy laws continuing to increase, will the federal American Privacy Rights Act be adopted? Over 18 states have now enacted comprehensive state privacy laws, three of which go into effect on July 1, 2024, in...more

Venable LLP

Accelerating Privacy Scrutiny: Key Developments for the Auto Industry

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Recent U.S. developments indicate a growing focus on regulating and investigating the data privacy practices of companies in the automotive sector. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently highlighted in a blog post its...more

International Lawyers Network

Data Privacy Guide - Canada

Introduction - As a federal state with law-making powers shared between federal and provincial/territorial governments, Canada has both federal and provincial/territorial privacy laws that govern the private and public...more

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Understanding PIPA: Defining Its Scope and Starting to Prepare

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In this four-part series, Conyers dives into different topics relating to Bermuda’s privacy legislation, including why we need privacy legislation and its purpose, how to prepare for PIPA, the role and requirements of privacy...more

The Volkov Law Group

Data Privacy Update — Keeping Up with Developments

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When it comes to data privacy and regulation of personal information, United States companies face a number of major challenges.  Compliance is not easy when you have fast-moving targets.  The single biggest cause of this...more

A&O Shearman

D&I in FS: practical considerations for designing and implementing an inclusive culture

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Developing and maintaining an inclusive environment is crucial for realising the benefits of having a diverse organisation. With this in mind, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and UK Prudential Regulation Authority...more

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

Privacy Briefs: November 2023

Report on Patient Privacy 23, no. 11 (November, 2023) The American Hospital Association (AHA) is urging federal lawmakers to intervene with the HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) so that hospitals and health systems can...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

CFPB previews consumer data portability rule meant to accelerate US open banking adoption

On October 19, 2023, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) with respect to a new consumer financial data portability rule mandated by Section 1033 of the...more

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