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Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP

Privacy Health Checkup

Are you using artificial intelligence in your business operations? Do you have AI embedded in the goods and services you offer customers? The regulatory framework applicable to AI continues to develop, including across US...more

Mayer Brown

China Finalises the Measures for Personal Information Protection Compliance Audits

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On 14 February 2025, the Cyberspace Administration of China (“CAC”) issued the “Administrative Measures for Personal Information Protection Compliance Audits” (the "Measures"), which will take effect on 1 May 2025. The...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

A Practical Guide to Understanding Quantum Computing’s Potential Threat to Encryption

Encryption is one of several cornerstones of a robust information security program. Articles on quantum computing often include the compelling narrative that encryption is at risk, but as with any revolutionary technology,...more

Cooley LLP

The DOJ’s Bulk Sensitive Personal Data Rule’s Imminent Relevance to Life Sciences Companies

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A new US Department of Justice (DOJ) rule on “Preventing Access to US Sensitive Personal Data and Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern (including China) or Covered Persons” (rule) prohibits and restricts certain...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

Hogan Lovells

Malaysia imposes data breach reporting – what your business needs to know

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Malaysia issued a regulatory guideline for data breach notification in February 2025. This article discusses how the new regulation affects businesses in Malaysia. On 25 February 2025, Malaysia's Personal Data Protection...more

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Mexico's new Federal Data Protection Law: What it means for companies

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On March 20, 2025, the new Federal Law for the Protection of Personal Data held by Private Parties (LFPDPPP of 2025) was published in the Official Gazette of the Federation. The LFPDPPP of 2025 entered into force on March 21,...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

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Malaysia introduces mandatory data officer appointment – What this means for your business

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Malaysia introduced a mandatory data protection officer appointment in February 2025. We discuss the implications of this new regulatory requirement for businesses operating in Malaysia....more

Venable LLP

A Brave New World: Four Considerations When Building a Bulk Data Rule Compliance Program

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U.S. companies and organizations have entered a new era of sweeping restrictions on cross-border data transfers. The Department of Justice's (DOJ) Final Rule, "Preventing Access to U.S. Sensitive Personal Data and...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

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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

DLA Piper

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

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Common Privacy Pitfalls in M&A Deals

Many expect that deal activity will increase in 2025. As we approach the end of the first quarter, it is helpful to keep in mind privacy and data security issues that can potentially derail a deal. We discussed this in a...more

Morgan Lewis

The Evolving Framework of Data Governance: A Global Perspective

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Data privacy laws are evolving rapidly worldwide, with jurisdictions such as California, Japan, Canada, and Brazil adopting frameworks inspired by the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Businesses operating...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

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

Machine Unlearning – A Potential Option for Remedy

Machine unlearning (MU) is a concept that is likely more interesting to lawyers than to data scientists, as the latter typically focus on collecting, maintaining, and mining as much data as possible—whether in the context of...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

PCI SSC Clarifies Obligations for Ecommerce Merchants That Outsource Payment Card Processing

The Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) has issued an FAQ for ecommerce merchants that outsource their payment card processing to a vendor using an embedded payment page or form (such as an "iframe")....more

A&O Shearman

PRC - New Measures for Personal Information Protection Compliance Audits

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The PRC Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) mandates regular data compliance audits. Following a consultation period beginning in August 3, 2023, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) issued the Measures for...more

IR Global

Data Protection in the Digital Age

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With data becoming one of the most valuable assets, protecting it is not just a legal obligation but a business imperative....more

Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A.

Holding Government Contractors Accountable: Safeguarding Taxpayer Data

Taxpayer confidentiality isn’t just a legal technicality—it’s a fundamental pillar of trust in the U.S. tax system. Federal law is designed to ensure that individuals and businesses can comply with tax obligations without...more

DLA Piper

Malaysia: Guidelines Issued on Data Breach Notification and Data Protection Officer Appointment

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Following Malaysia’s introduction of data breach notification and data protection officer (“DPO”) appointment requirements in last year’s significant amendments to the Personal Data Protection Act (“PDPA”) (click here for our...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

New FTC Final Rule Changes COPPA Obligations for Online Services Collecting Data from Children

On January 16, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a Final Rule updating the Children’s Online Privacy Protection (COPPA) Rule, significantly expanding compliance obligations for online services that collect, use,...more

Kilpatrick

3 Key Takeaways | Privacy in a Flash: Keeping Up with Rapid Changes in State Laws

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Kilpatrick’s John Brigagliano recently spoke at the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) DFW Annual In-House Symposium in Frisco, Texas. John spoke on the topic of “Privacy in a Flash: Keeping Up with Rapid Changes in State...more

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